Sales Ledger Clerk

Reed FE, a premier recruitment agency, collaborates with esteemed colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers throughout the UK.. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering top-tier education to learners of diverse ages, backgrounds, and disciplines.

We’re Hiring: Sales Ledger Clerk

• Type: Full time
• Nature: Temporary (temp to perm for the ideal candidate)
• Location: Hampshire
• Compensation: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour

The role of a Sales Ledger Clerk is crucial in managing a company’s financial transactions related to sales. Let’s delve into the specifics of this position:

1. Responsibilities:

   • Setting Up New Clients: As a Sales Ledger Clerk, you’ll create records for new clients in the system.
   • Producing Invoices: You’ll generate invoices for goods or services provided by the company.
   • Banking and Reconciliation: Handling payments received, ensuring they match the invoices, and reconciling accounts.
   • Running Turnover Statements: Regularly preparing statements summarizing sales turnover.
   • Chasing Outstanding Debts: This involves contacting customers to collect overdue payments.
   • Handling Rebates and Filing: Managing any rebates and maintaining organized records.
   • Checking VAT Inclusion: Ensuring that Value Added Tax (VAT) is correctly included on invoices.
   • Providing Creditors with VAT Receipts: Furnishing necessary documentation to creditors.

2. Working Hours:

   • Sales Ledger Clerks typically work regular office hours, Monday to Friday. However, part-time and flexible options are also available.

3. Career Progression:

   • With experience, Sales Ledger Clerks can advance to roles such as supervisor, manager, credit controller, or even financial controller.

4. Qualifications and Skills:

   • No specific entry requirements, but employers often expect a minimum of five GCSEs (including math and English).
   • Strong IT skills, including familiarity with financial accounting software (e.g., Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, Excel).
   • Consider enrolling with the Association of Accounting Technicians for additional training.

Why Reed FE? At Reed, we value experience as much as academic credentials. If you have a passion for teaching and shaping future professionals, we invite you to commence your registration today. Join our team of dedicated educators committed to providing the finest education to our clients’ students

Remember, attention to detail, good communication, and numerical proficiency are essential for success in this role!