Sales Ledger Specialist

Job Opportunity: Sales Ledger Specialist
Location: Oxford
Contract: 3 months - high likelihood of extension, subject to performance and workloads
Hours: Full-time - Office based 5 days per week due to the nature of the role
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: 15 - 18ph + holiday pay (rate subject to experience)

Your profile: You must be a UK resident and have recent UK experience (education sector will be great, but all sector backgrounds will absolutely be considered)

About the Role:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced individual to manage and maintain the College's sales ledger during this busy period. This temporary role is ideal for someone with a solid background in accounts receivable who is able to hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities as the Sales Ledger specialist:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date sales ledger records
• Raise and issue invoices in a timely manner
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve any discrepancies (students, both undergraduates and post-graduate students)
• Chase outstanding payments and manage aged debt
• Assist with month-end procedures and reporting
• Support the Head of Finance and the Accountant with additional accounting tasks when ever needed

What We're Looking For:

• Individuals who are local to the area, or happy to commute 5 days per week into Oxford Centre
• Individuals who are available at short notice to commence this interim Sales Ledger role
• Proven experience working with sales ledgers or in a similar accounts receivable role
• Familiarity with accounting software (experience with Sage, Xero, or similar is desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good communication skills, with a professional and courteous approach as you will be dealing with students and internal staff daily
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Why Join Our Client?

Our client offers a welcoming and inclusive working environment in the heart of Oxford. You'll be joining a small, supportive finance team with a strong sense of collaboration and purpose.

This role initially will be needed for about 3 months, but subject to performance and sign-off, our client will be potentially moving this to a permanent hire in the long run.

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