Sales Ledger Assistant

SF Recruitment are working with one of our key clients in South Derbyshire to recruit a Sales Ledger Assistant to join their finance team. The role is permanent and full time and would suit candidates who have a background in credit control and or sales ledger. This role would also suit candidates who have 1-2 years of sales ledger experience in previous roles, and are keen to return to the sales ledger aspect of accounts. You'll be part of a friendly team, and will benefit from an attractive salary and overall package.

Some of the main responsibilities will be -

- Facilitating on time cash receipts and ensuring prompt resolution of disputes and claims.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, including sales, supply chain, warehousing and logistics.
- Organise and maintain debtors reporting. Chase debts to ensure timely payment to terms.
- Support in the escalation of slow-moving debt where necessary, identifying recurring problems.
- Ensure all AR transactions (invoicing and credit notes) are authorised and processed in an efficient and timely manner to maximise cash flow via effective management of all sales ledger tasks.
- Assist AR Supervisor with new customer setup and data management on ERP system, ensuring all data is accurate and up to date.
- Assist AR Supervisor on export, working with the supply chain team to ensure all documentation and requirements are fulfilled.
- Ensure all returns are identified, authorised and processed through customer accounts in a timely manner.
- Manage customer-related charges invoiced to the company, working with the Accounts Payable team to ensure authorised and processed in a timely manner
- Manage cash posting and allocations.
- Assisting with the provision of information to external auditors, banks and group companies.

If the above sounds of interest and you'd like to find out more, please apply for immediate consideration with your up to date CV.