Sales Ledger Clerk

Accounts Assistant

• Annual Salary: 25-28000
• Location: Caterham
• Job Type: Full-time, Flexitime/Hybrid (35-40 hrs per week)

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team, focusing on Sales Ledger support. The role involves working closely with the Accounts Receivable Lead, covering all aspects of the Sales Ledger, including the day-to-day customer invoicing process, resolving invoice queries, and reconciling jobs to be invoiced.

Day to day of the role:

• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure timely and accurate invoicing of all work performed.
• Utilise Excel to transfer and analyse high volumes of transactions for client invoices and maintain records of invoices raised.
• Raise sales invoices on Sage 200 for work undertaken for clients in accordance with the agreed monthly timetable and procedures.
• Manage and address monthly KPI Reports.
• Handle customer queries efficiently, ensuring quick resolution and follow-up.
• Work with Contract Managers and Credit Control to investigate and resolve invoicing issues with clients.
• Respond to sales invoicing queries from managers and colleagues.
• Prepare month-end work-in-progress information to meet management accounting deadlines.
• Document procedures for the role and provide assistance within the team as required, including covering purchase ledger invoice input during absences or activity peaks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Outlook and Word.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with an investigative nature and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan workload to meet deadlines while maintaining a flexible approach.
• Capable of handling high volumes of data efficiently and accurately.
• Works well under pressure and is a good team player.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience of Sage 200.
• Previous experience working in an accounts team.
• Progressing towards an accountancy qualification.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Flexitime and hybrid working options.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.

To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.