Job Title: Sales Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant
Nr Tonbridge, Kent
£27,000 per annum
About the Business
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK fresh produce distributor and supplier delivering high-volume goods nationwide. Reporting to the Sales & Purchase Ledger Team Leader, this role offers an engaging, fast-paced environment where you will manage credit control, invoicing, and account reconciliation processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage credit control duties to collect outstanding customer payments in an accurate and timely manner.
- Accurately prepare customer invoices using the internal Proof of Delivery (POD) matching process.
- Record and update daily customer receipts against open invoices.
- Investigate and dispute delivery shortages directly with logistics and haulier partners.
- Handle and resolve ad-hoc financial and account queries from internal teams across the business.
Key Requirements
- Previous experience in sales ledger, accounts receivable, or credit control functions.
- Strong numerical skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word); experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, resilience, patience, and confidence when negotiating payment collections.
- Ability to prioritise workloads, manage deadlines effectively, and respond well to changing demands.
Package & Benefits
- Base salary of £27,000 per annum
- 33 days holiday allowance (6.6 weeks)
- Company pension scheme and optional share scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme, Medicash, and Life Assurance / Death in Service benefit
- Cycle2Work scheme and ongoing training & development opportunities
Job Type
Full-Time, Permanent (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM / 40 hours per week)
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Sales Ledger Clerk employer: D R Newitt & Associates
Join a dynamic and collaborative team at a leading manufacturer in Lancashire, where your sales expertise will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary of circa £25k plus OTE commission, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through training and future progression opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in a thriving industry.
