Sales Ledger Clerk

Ref: 86-JH

Role: Sales Ledger Clerk

Salary: Up To £29,000 Per Annum

Location: Aldridge, Walsall

Hours: 37.5 hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Private healthcare
• Onsite parking

We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Administrator to manage the end-to-end Sales Ledger (Accounts Receivable) function. The role involves handling customer invoicing and payments, credit control, account reconciliations and providing efficient support to both internal teams and external customers across multiple depots.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all internal and external sales ledger queries regarding invoices and payments
• Set up new customer accounts, carrying out basic credit checks where required, and maintain accurate customer records
• Accurately allocate incoming customer payments including BACS, direct debits, cheques and card payments
• Monitor customer accounts for overdue balances and proactively chase outstanding debt via phone, email and written correspondence, in line with agreed procedures
• Issue customer statements and manage ongoing account communications
• Maintain accurate electronic and/or manual records for all sales ledger documentation
• Support general finance administration and assist across the department as required

Who we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in a sales ledger, accounts receivable, credit control or accounts administration role
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and experience using accounting software such as Sage
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, able to chase debt while maintaining positive customer relationships
• Proactive, professional and methodical approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Desirable:

• AAT qualification or working towards one
• GCSEs in English and Maths (A–C or equivalent)