Sales Ledger Clerk

Sales Ledger Clerk

Salary range: £27,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience

Full-time, 40 hours per week (8:00am to 4:30pm)

37.5-hour contract (finishing at 4:00pm) considered for the right candidate

Office Based Whiteley, Fareham PO15– on-site parking

About the Role

We’re working with a trusted national Fire & Security business, part of the Croma Group, to find a proactive, detail-driven Sales Ledger Clerk to join our finance team.

This is a rare opportunity and the role is key to maintaining accurate customer accounts, ensuring timely cash collection, and supporting the smooth running of the finance function through general accounts administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the sales ledger, including accurate posting of sales invoices and receipts
• Performing regular bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly
• Managing credit control, including:- Monitoring customer accounts and credit limits

Chasing overdue payments in a professional and timely manner

Resolving customer queries related to invoices and payments

• Allocating cash receipts and maintaining clear audit trails
• Assisting with month end processes, including reporting and reconciliations
• Supporting general accounts administration, such as:

- Filing and maintaining financial records

- Assisting with queries from internal stakeholders

- Providing ad hoc support to the wider finance team as required

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a sales ledger, accounts receivable, or similar finance role
• Strong experience with bank reconciliations and credit control processes
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems and Excel
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with confidence dealing with customers and internal teams
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying towards AAT (preferred)
• Relevant accounting or finance experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualification
• AAT training and study support available for the successful applicant

What you will get in return:

• Competitive basic salary of 27,000 to 30,000 depending on experience
• Staff Share Option Scheme and Share Incentive Plan
• 20 days holiday rising to 25 with service, plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression routes
• A varied, interesting workload with a growing company that’s big enough to support your ambitions but small enough to care
• Access to private GP service for you and your family along with other wellbeing health support

Interested? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience then please send your cv by return.

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