Sales Ledger Assistant

Are you looking for an exciting new career within TV and media? Our international client based in central London are looking for an experienced Sales Ledger Assistant to join their hardworking, outgoing and sociable team. Ideally you will have some experience within the TV/Media sector.

Reporting directly to the Sales Ledger Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Updating the cashbook on a daily basis, saving down support and accurately posting entries into the accounting system
• Working with the Sales Ledger Manager to maintain customer accounts, ensuring remittance is obtained and cash matched in a timely manner
• Understanding the implications of withholding tax when allocating cash, accurately updating the cashbook and posting cash
• Working closely with the Sales Ledger Manager to reduce current debtors, ensuring overdue invoices are chased in a timely manner and escalated as required
• Understanding the invoicing process and assisting the Sales Ledger Manager with billing when required
• Preparing reports/updates and organising regular meetings with the Sales Ledger Manager to cover bad debts, cash on account and anything else that might require further attention
• Posting of invoices into the accounting system
• Account opening for new customers and other ad hoc tasks as required

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Proven experience managing a complex cashbook
• Proven experience chasing debt with results
• Organisational skills and a high attention to detail
• That they are a self-starter who can work to tight deadlines and are quick to learn
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels within the Company
• A high level of professionalism
• Experience in television distribution/licensing (preferred)
• Experience of Octopus PMI (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Sales Ledger: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London