Sales Ledger Assistant

Our client is a family run business, with an amazing product range and customer centric approach.  They have over 170 stores in the UK and a rapidly growing online, International and concessions partnership business. They really care about people, customers, and the communities in which they trade and are now looking for a Sales Ledger Assistant to be based out of their fantastic Amersham offices.  The role is predominantly head office based with 6 days per calendar month home working.  As Sales Ledger Assistant you will be working as part of a fast-paced finance department within an ambitious retail business, you will play a key role in delivering the Sales Ledger requirements, playing an important part in the financial controls of the business as well as their expanding international partnerships.

You will be an ambitious, driven, and energetic individual who is willing to apply themselves in all aspects of the role. You will also have a great opportunity to develop your accountancy knowledge and gain valuable experience in an exciting role.

Sales Ledger Assistant – Responsibilities

- Reconciliations and raising of invoices.

- Daily and weekly invoicing for UK & International partner either through a manual or journal process.

- Proactively raise intercompany, Rent and Service recharge invoices.

- Raise manual credit notes as required.

- Sales Monthly or Quarterly MSF/Royalty invoices for international partners.

- General maintenance of the Sales Ledger.

- Allocating cash receipts to invoices and credit notes.

- Obtain authorisation for debt write off or write back.

- Provide line with detailed updates of the position of each account for weekly debtor’s reports.   

- Support Credit Manager in production of weekly debt report for Senior Management.  

- Creating weekly price list for Intercompany partners.

- Raising Self-Bill Invoices & Credits for Drop Ship suppliers.

Sales Ledger Assistant – Required Skills

- Familiar with Microsoft packages including Excel and ideally Unit4 (Coda Financials) or similar.

- Minimum 1 years’ experience would be preferable in a similar finance role with a good understanding of Sales ledgers and Credit control.

- Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and with a wide variety of organizations and audiences.

- Ability to analyse complex information and produce clear verbal and written communication.

- Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise tasks, handle pressure, work to tight deadlines and take day to day decisions in the running of the AR department.

In return for your hard work and commitment the Sales Ledger role offers a competitive salary with bonus and additional benefits such as life cover, pension, and early finish Friday.  It also offers the chance to work in an amazing culture and environment where you will be challenged, can seek career progression, and add immediate value with your skillset.  You may have gained your previous experience within Accounts Receivable or Customer Accounts led roles.

Click apply now to be considered for this role and be a part of their continuing success story.