Sales Ledger Assistant

London - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 30000 - 32000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sales Ledger Assistant

Location: Holborn London - 3 days a week in the office

Contract: 6 month fixed term contract

Salary: 30000 - 32000 (Pro rated)

The role

Working as part of a small close knit team youll be responsible ensuring accurate and timely billing building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Invoice Preparation and Issuance - generate and issue sales invoices in accordance with
agreed terms ensuring accuracy in amounts customer details and VAT compliance
Customer Account Reconciliation - maintain and reconcile customer accounts
investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly
Credit Control Support - assist in the collection of outstanding payments following up on overdue accounts and liaising with customers to resolve issues
Payments Allocation - accurately allocate customer payments to their respective accounts and invoices
Query Resolution - act as the first point of contact for sales ledger queries from customers and internal departments ensuring prompt and effective resolution
Reporting - assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports related to sales ledger performance including aged debtors analysis
Process Improvement - contribute to improving billing processes and implementing best practices in the sales ledger function
Compliance - ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations including HMRC guidelines for VAT

What were looking for

Previous experience in a sales ledger billing or similar finance role
Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage QuickBooks Xero) and MS Excel
Knowledge of UK VAT regulations and accounting standards
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
AAT qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential

Sales Ledger AssistantLocation: Holborn London - 3 days a week in the officeContract: 6 month fixed term contractSalary: 30000 - 32000 (Pro rated)The roleWorking as part of a small close knit team youll be responsible ensuring accurate and timely billing building and maintaining strong relationships...