Accounts Receivable Coordinator - Ben Sherman
Kingston-on-Thames
37.5 hours (1 day from home)
Ben Sherman is a legendary name in
menswear, creating iconic wardrobe staples since 1963. Adopted by the Mod
movement of the 60s and beyond, subcultural style runs through every stitch.
Each Ben Sherman collection is inspired by decades of heritage, with an
unmistakeably British identity that's influenced by the past but always looking
forward.
As a truly global brand with a
commitment to producing fresh, innovative collections every season, fantastic
new retail spaces and further advancing our digital presence, we're always on
the lookout for enthusiastic, talented and passionate individuals to join our
team.
Purpose of the role:
Manage the Sales Ledger ensuring accurate recording of all sales ledger transactions. Manage credit
and cash control; ensuring debts are collected on a timely basis and cash accounts are reconciled
weekly.
Responsibilities:
Management of Sales Ledger
* Manage the sales ledger
ensuring receipts are posted and allocated, and the ledger is kept up to
date.
* Issue monthly statements
to customers and ensure the books align with them.
* Ensure the timely
collection of balances due to minimise the company’s risk of bad debts and
proactively manage slow and late payers. Make management aware of
problematic customers ahead of time.
* Liaise with the
wholesale department to review the sales ledger weekly, ensuring any
issues are highlighted.
* Produce and send out
weekly credit held list.
* Calculate and post 3rd
party concession commission and allocate remittances.
* Calculate and produce
commission statements for all agents.
* Respond to both internal
and external enquiries concerning sales ledger transactions.
Management of Bank accounts
* Post and reconcile daily
bank receipts and allocate to the correct customer accounts in a timely
manner.
* Complete bank
reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
* Monitor and manage the
unallocated cash/receipts account; clear items on a timely basis.
* Maintain bank account
master data (where appropriate) and support the setup of new bank
accounts/mandates in line with controls.
* Support month-end close
by ensuring all receipts are posted, bank reconciliations are complete,
and any accruals/prepayments relating to banking are identified.
* Liaise with
banks/payment providers and internal teams to resolve payment queries and
improve cash allocation.
* Ensure compliance with
internal controls, anti-fraud procedures, and segregation of duties.
* Open to continuous
improvement for all processes
Other duties
* Provide additional
cover/ support to the Accounts Payable team
* Liaise with stores
weekly to ensure smooth cash collections and deliveries with G4S and
banks.
* Carry out any additional
duties as required assisting in maximising the potential and efficiency of
the Accounts department.
Key Skills & Experience:
Essential:
* Previous experience of working within an Accounts department
* Able to demonstrate relevant professional experience/professional or academic qualifications
* Strong numerical skills.
* Good Microsoft Excel and IT skills.
* High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong levels of communication and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.
• Proactive and flexible approach.
* Capable of working to tight deadlines.
* Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure.
* Dedicated and responsible approach to job role.
* Ability to work both independently and within a small team.
* Flexible in working hours (particularly at month-end).