Purchase Sales Ledger Clerk

Are you looking for a new job within a business who cares about your career, wellbeing and development? Yes

Are you a qualified or part qualified AAT candidate? Yes

Then this may be the job for you!

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fees Ledger Clerk for a well-established forward-thinking client in the Marlborough area. You will ensure that all accounting processes within the ledgers are implemented to meet the termly timetable of billing customers and to record and monitor payments and receipts and follow up on aged debtors.
Main Duties:

This role is working in our Finance Department, as part of a team of eight who provide all areas of accounting and payroll for the College and Marlborough College Enterprises Ltd.

• Manage all aspects of the fee invoice preparation process ensuring accuracy and timely sending via email.
• Preparation and submission of termly and monthly Direct Debit collections.
• Maintenance of the bank account relating to sales and bank reconciliation.
• Keep detailed records of Entrance and Overseas Deposits on a spreadsheet.
• Provide Fees in Advance (FALS) quotes and correspondence.
• Manage queries concerning fees, extras and fees in lieu bills.
• Administer the deposit refunds.
• Provide fees and billing reports and analysis for the Finance Manager.
• Update the Sales Ledger to ensure that the fees bank account postings and reconciliations are up to date, accurate and performed in a timely manner.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and closing of the Fees Ledger to ensure control within the Nominal Ledgers.
• Setting up new direct debits
• Administer the Fees Refund scheme.
• Regular analysis of fees, bursaries and debtor balances.
• Prepare and issue appropriate debtor communication documents on behalf of the Director of Finance.
• Communication with overdue debtors both verbally and in writing.
• Manage and report the bad and doubtful debt provision.
• Prepare and report on the weekly debtor listing to the Director of Finance.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Sound knowledge of book-keeping.
• Experience of Sales Ledger.
• Experience of working in a highly demanding and busy finance department producing invoices and responsibility for recording revenue.
• Ability to learn and use specialist accounting software
• Excellent communication skills and a cheerful approach – enjoy working with people and has a ‘can do’ attitude.
• A team player, willing to support other members of the team as necessary.

The ideal candidate will be part of fully AAT qualified, have a high level of computer and numerical literacy, including packages such as Excel and Word. Previous experience of the education/charities sector is desirable

This is an integral role for our client, and they are looking to interview people as soon as possible.  If you are interested in this role and would like to hear more and potentially be submitted, please apply now and we can arrange a call.