Sales Ledger Clerk
- Job Type: Full-time, 37.5 hrs per week
- Location: Whitley Bay
- Salary Range: £11.79 - 12.30p/h
This is a temporary position initially, which will then be moved to permanent position. My client will consider graduates, looking to get into the Accountancy and Finance sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer ledger accounts, issuing invoices, and ensuring timely collection of payments. This role is crucial in keeping our financial operations running smoothly and requires someone with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer ledger accounts.
- Issue invoices and credit notes to customers promptly.
- Allocate and reconcile customer payments against invoices, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly.
- Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities, taking appropriate action when necessary.
- Communicate with customers via phone or email to resolve any invoice discrepancies or issues.
- Assist in month-end closing and reporting processes, contributing to the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
- Prepare bank deposits and perform bank reconciliations to ensure all cash transactions are accounted for.
- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure that receivables are collected within the agreed payment terms, supporting overall cash flow management.
- Maintain confidentiality of the organisation's financial information, upholding the highest standards of financial integrity.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Accounts Receivable Clerk or similar accounting role.
- Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures.
- Competency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software.
- Strong numeracy and financial management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to interact with customers and internal teams.
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply now!