Ledger Clerk - Join A Dynamic Finance Team!
1. Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
2. Salary: £25,000
3. Hybrid Working
4. 35 hours per week
Are you an AAT-qualified finance professional with a keen eye for detail and a collaborative spirit? I'm actively seeking a dedicated Ledger Clerk to join a dynamic Finance team in Cardiff!
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. You'll be involved in a wide range of essential accounting tasks, working closely with various departments to maintain smooth financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
5. Year-End Audit Support: Complete audit tasks related to accounts payable and sales ledger, providing necessary deliverables for trade creditors and customers.
6. Account Reconciliations: Accurately reconcile trade debtors, sales ledger control accounts, trade creditors, purchase ledger control accounts, and GRNI, thoroughly investigating and resolving all discrepancies.
7. Payment Processing: Prepare BACS reports for review and process payments using our software, and apply customer balances to monthly Direct Debits.
8. Transaction Management: Review and accurately record business transactions, including invoices, expense claims, and receipts.
9. Ledger Ownership: Take responsibility for Purchase and Sales ledgers, making informed decisions on payment terms, credit limits, and outstanding balances.
10. Reporting & Analysis: Regularly update and review debt & arrears reports, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
11. Query Resolution: Manage and resolve queries with suppliers regarding disputed invoices and estimated costs, liaising with both suppliers and internal teams.
12. Cost Allocation: Collaborate with the Management Accountant to ensure accurate allocation of costs across the P&L.
13. Debt Collection: Implement effective debt collection procedures.
14. Team Support: Provide flexible, high-quality support to the wider finance team as and when necessary.
15. Auditor Liaison: Act as the primary contact for external auditors regarding trade creditors and customer balances.
What We're Looking For:
16. AAT Qualification: You must be AAT qualified or currently studying.
17. Experience: Proven experience gained within a finance function.
18. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and practical experience with accounting software (experience with Xero is a significant plus).
19. Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational abilities with the capacity to prioritise work effectively based on urgency and importance.
20. Customer Focus: A genuine commitment to putting customers first, acting as a company ambassador by demonstrating pride and passion in all interactions.
21. Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with various departments to ensure accuracy in financial records.
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Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.