Job Description
Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with an established Engineering Business to recruit an experienced, hands-on & personable Sales Ledger Officer on a permanent basis to join their close-knit accounting team in Swindon, Wiltshire. The position will take control of all sales ledger processes for the business, reporting directly to the Finance Manager. The role will use MS Excel with various financial systems. An on-site role initially with the potential in the future for hybrid working. A great opportunity to really add value, supporting a variety of sales ledger processes for the organisation. Sales ledger experience is essential to be considered for this role.
Your new role
Your key duties will include processing sales orders via Excel, processing sales invoices and credit notes, along with customer orders. You will ensure outstanding sales orders are chased weekly, support sales ledger reporting, along with identifying all sales order discrepancies. You will identify/resolve all customer account queries, develop a detailed understanding of the customer base, maintain aged debtors monthly, and work closely with operational management to support a smooth sales ledger process. You will maintain customer purchase orders data, along with supporting the Finance Manager in ad-hoc accounting duties when required.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this permanent Sales Ledger Officer role, you will need experience in a similar position, strong MS Excel skills and knowledge of financial systems. You will have key communication skills to build both internal/external relationships, strong attention to detail, and be used to managing workloads to meet deadlines. You will be adaptable to business needs, willing to learn, have key problem-solving abilities, along with being a team player who can use their own initiative. Experience within the engineering/manufacturing sectors and working for a small/medium-sized business would be advantageous but not essential.
What you'll get in return
This permanent Sales Ledger Officer role offers a salary between £30,000 - £33,500 per annum, dependable on experience based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Free parking provided on-site. An all-on-site role with the possibility of hybrid working in the future. A great opportunity to really take control of the sales ledger processes working within a close-knit accounting team, supporting a well-established engineering business.
What you need to do now
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Sales Ledger Officer in Swindon employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As a Senior Finance Manager in our well-established machinery sector company, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions. We offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work closely with senior leadership, ensuring your role is both impactful and rewarding. With a focus on employee growth and autonomy, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence financial and operational decision-making within a dynamic SME setting.
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Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
