Sales Ledger Clerk in Blackburn

Our client, a well-established commercial business, is seeking an experienced, diligent and results-focused Sales Ledger Clerk to take ownership of the Sales Ledger and Credit Control function. You will play a key role in ensuring invoices, debtor information and client records are accurate, organised and up to date.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, duties will include:

• Producing and issuing invoices for all sales made by the company.
• Calculating VAT due on sales.
• Setting up accounts for new clients.
• Banking inward payments made against invoices.
• Producing statements to show sales income over certain periods.
• Credit Control, chasing outstanding debts.
• Allocate and reconcile payments to customer accounts.
• Monitor aged debt and assist with the collection of outstanding balances in line with company procedures.

Ideally you will have previous experience within a Sales Ledger/Credit Control or Accounts role, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to actively demonstrate a polite and patient telephone manner with the ability to work towards targets and deadlines. A working knowledge of Sage and Microsoft Office would be desirable.

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary with annual review, professional training and long-term career development opportunities within a stable and supportive finance team.