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Credit Control and Sales Ledger Assistant
Watford | £30,000 to £35,000 | Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:30
Take Your Finance Career to the Next Level - Are you an experienced Credit Controller/Sales Ledger Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? A dynamic opportunity awaits you at a well-established organisation, part of a prestigious group with globally recognised brands.
One to One Personnel is proud to partner with a leading name in the industry and are currently seeking a highly organised, detail oriented finance professional with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to credit control and sales ledger management.
To be considered you must have previous credit control and sales ledger experience, fully or part qualified in AAT or CICIM. Advanced knowledge in spreadsheets and ERP software and have 4 or more years UK based professional experience.
Key Responsibilities - Daily/Regular Duties
- Liaising with customers by phone and/or e-mails and/or letters in respect of collecting debts and providing customer support
- Recording all cash/payments collected and allocating the receipts against the right invoices and credit notes
- Liaising with Agents, Salesman and customers in debt related matters
- Regularly checking Credit Insurance covers and updating schedules
- Liaise with warehouse on customer queries and resolving problems
- Regular checks on customer portals
- Regular checks on Customer VAT Numbers and Credit limits
- Checking and monitoring invoices on Infor Nexus (Online Platform) and chasing customers for approved invoices (International customers)
- Expertise in Letters of Credit (LCs) and Bank Guarantees (BGs)
- Answering queries on credit control, finance department and customers
- Key account management support clients for house accounts
- ERP system (STYLEman software) housekeeping
- Updating Debtors lists and monthly reports
- Updating Sales Ledger Journals
- Sales Ledger Reviewing and reporting to management
- Management of the month end procedures
- Ad hoc reporting
Key Responsibilities - Weekly/Monthly/Seasonal/Annual Duties
- Updating ERP software (STYLEman) and accounting system (Open Accounts) and carrying out regular house- keeping and reconciliations
- Preparing monthly aged debt reports with comments
- Preparing and sending monthly customer account statements
- Assist in seasonal and annual statutory auditor's reports
- Prepare weekly / monthly debtors’ control accounts
What You’ll Need
- Accountancy qualification (AAT or CICIM or equivalent, part or fully)
- Advanced knowledge in spreadsheets
- Advanced knowledge in ERP software
- Ability to identify problems and provide appropriate solutions
- High level of Excel and other MS office applications
- Must be able to work under pressure respecting tight deadlines monthly
- Effective communicator
- Attention to detail
What’s in It for You?
- £30,000 to £35,000 (depending on qualifications & experience)
- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
- Additional days holiday between Christmas and New Year if the Directors decide to close the business
- Standard working hours 9 to 5:30 - 30 min lunch = 40 hours a week
- 1-day WFH after probation and training at the company’s sole discretion (non-contractual)
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- 60% Discount on our products that we have on Ecommerce
- Sample sales 2+ times a year
- Short Leave - with pre-approval from Line Manager to take up to 2 hours off without deduction from holiday allowance
- Statutory sick pay
- Annual pay review and/or bonus at the Directors discretion
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you're a finance professional looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, forward thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you. Step into a role where your contributions matter and your growth is supported.
Apply now and help us drive financial excellence forward - get in touch with Louise at One to One Personnelor send your CV
