Sales Ledger Clerk

at  Robert Half

We are currently seeking a meticulous and dedicated Sales Ledger Clerk to join our client’s friendly and supporting finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounts receivable systems and records, including invoicing, customer statements, credit control, and revenue recognition tasks. This is a temporary role with a possible opportunity for permanent employment. You must be available to start at short notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing and generating invoices and account statements.
• Maintaining and updating customer files and records, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Performing account reconciliations promptly and accurately.
• Communicating with customers regarding billing discrepancies and queries.
• Assisting with credit control duties and monitoring debtor balances.
• Reviewing sales contracts to ensure accordance with billing and recognition criteria.
• Processing credit notes as necessary and managing debt recovery.
• Providing administrative support to the sales team.
• Assisting with month-end closings and annual audit preparations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a sales ledger clerk, or similar role within finance.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in related software and platforms (like MS Excel, accounting software).
• Good understanding of bookkeeping procedures.
• Time-management abilities and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice

• Processing and generating invoices and account statements.
• Maintaining and updating customer files and records, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Performing account reconciliations promptly and accurately.
• Communicating with customers regarding billing discrepancies and queries.
• Assisting with credit control duties and monitoring debtor balances.
• Reviewing sales contracts to ensure accordance with billing and recognition criteria.
• Processing credit notes as necessary and managing debt recovery.
• Providing administrative support to the sales team.
• Assisting with month-end closings and annual audit preparations