Sales Ledger Clerk

An established and growing organisation is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Sales Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. This opportunity has arisen due to internal progression, reflecting the company's strong focus on career development and creating opportunities for growth within the business. It is an exciting time to join a fast-paced and forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation and loyal client base.

As part of the finance team, you will take ownership of sales ledger and credit control activities, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, statements, and related documentation, while allocating cash accurately, maintaining up-to-date ledgers, and proactively managing overdue accounts to support healthy cash flow. You will review new customer account applications, assess creditworthiness in line with company policies, and monitor credit limits and insurance to minimise risk, while also handling customer queries and raising credit notes where required. In addition, you will produce regular reporting on aged debt, at-risk accounts, and provisions such as bad and doubtful debt, provide updates to senior management, liaise with external stakeholders including solicitors and third-party agencies for debt recovery, and support supplier ledger activities during busy periods or absences.

ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience within a Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable, or Credit Control role, with a proven ability to manage and reduce aged debt
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence handling customer queries and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a high-volume ledger and meet strict deadlines
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and experience using finance/ERP systems.

In return, you will receive:

• A competitive salary reflective of your experience, alongside the stability of an established and growing business
• Great work-life balance with flexibility for hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance, with additional closure days over Christmas.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive, collaborative finance team with exposure across both sales and purchase ledger functions and potential for further career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and organised Sales Ledger Clerk to join a business where you can take ownership of your role and grow within the finance team. If you are proactive, detail-focused, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, apply now!