Our client is a well-established organisation known for its precision and reliability. The business has continued to grow and is now a trusted specialist service provider, supporting organisations with their operational needs and challenges.
Role Description
This is a part-time sales ledger position working 25 hours a week (Monday – Friday), on-site based in Northampton.
Key Responsibilities
* Invoicing for customers – Create and issue sales invoices and credit notes, VAT checks etc. and to send to customers with the data/backup sheets
* Invoice received confirmation – to contact the customer after the invoice has been sent to confirm they have received it
* Invoice uploading – to upload invoices to customer portals
* Monitor process – when invoices are uploaded, the status of invoice needs to be monitored (i.e. to see if the invoice has been approved, ready for payment)
* Payment Allocation – Payments to be allowed to the correct invoices
* Credit Control – Monitor customer accounts and contact customers in relation to outstanding invoices, report keeping of the credit control actions
* Query Resolution – to be proactive in resolving problems with customer queries, to interact with members of staff to get the problem solved promptly
* Reconcile/Maintenance of sales ledger – to ensure that is payments have been put on account, they are quickly allocated to the correct invoice (requesting remittances etc)
* Costing allocates that relates to invoicing – costs are to be allocated to the correct customer on a weekly basis, to check at month end that all costs have been recharged to customers
* Costings to be accrued – to keep a record of costs need to be accrued (i.e. invoices received the following month that relate to previous sales)
* Month end sales accrued – to keep a record of all sales that have not been invoiced, the estimated amount and the reason why it’s not been invoiced
Key Skills & Person Requirements
* Experience: At least 2-3 years of sales ledger experience in a computerized accounts or finance environment.
* Technical Skills: Strong IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables – intermediate level). Familiarity with accounting software packages
* Communication: Excellent telephone manner and written communication for liaising with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
* Attention to Detail: High degree of numerical accuracy and the ability to process high volumes of data without errors.
* Organisation: Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and adhere to month-end deadlines
Remuneration:
* Salary: up to £30,000 per annum pro rota (depending on experience)
* 25 hours a week (Monday – Friday)
* 23 days holidays plus bank holidays
* Pension
* Free parking
The role is based in Northampton and within commutable distance of Wellingborough, Kettering and Rushden.
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Salary description
£27000.00 - £30000.00 per year