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Summary:
Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are looking for a detail-oriented Sales ledger Clerk to join our finance team. You will play a crucial role in managing the Sales ledger, ensuring accuracy in financial records, organised Sales Ledger Clerk to manage and maintain our accounts receivable function. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate recording of customer transactions, timely invoicing, and the collection of outstanding debts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Maintain and update the sales ledger with accurate information.
* Raise and issue sales invoices and credit notes in a timely manner.
* Allocate customer payments against invoices and manage unallocated cash.
* Monitor customer accounts for overdue payments and follow up as required.
* Liaise with customers to resolve invoice queries and payment discrepancies.
* Produce and send monthly customer statements.
* Assist in the preparation of aging reports, debt analysis, and cash flow forecasts.
* Work closely with the credit control and sales teams to manage credit limits and customer communication.
* Reconcile accounts and assist in month-end and year-end close processes.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
* Proven experience in a sales ledger, accounts receivable, or finance assistant role.
* Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software preferably sage.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with internal teams and external clients.
* Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
* Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial regulations.
Working for us means:
* The salary is £28,000 per year, depending on your professional experience.
* Holidays - 25 days + 8 statutory days
* Probationary Period – 6 months.
* Pension – Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice.
* Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation.
* Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment.
* Notice – 1 week during probation, increasing to 1 month thereafter.
Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are committed to maintaining Environmental & Social Impact goals:
To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.
To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B-Corp Certification.
To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.
Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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