Sales Ledger/Credit Control - Based in Milton Keynes
£30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
Robert Walters are working with a leading organisation in Milton Keynes to recruit a Sales Ledger & Credit Controller to take ownership of a substantial sales ledger and ensure efficient debt collection, accurate ledger maintenance and strong customer relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team, working closely with Finance, HR, Sales and Operations.
What you'll do
- Take full responsibility for the sales ledger, ensuring cash receipts are posted accurately and accounts remain up to date.
- Manage the collection of outstanding debts via telephone and email, maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach.
- Generate customer statements and reminder letters to support timely payment.
- Review customer credit limits, payment terms, new account applications and credit checks.
- Review and release orders on hold following assessment of customers' credit status.
- Resolve invoice and account queries by liaising with Customer Service, Sales and Service teams.
- Maintain an accurate and well-managed sales ledger, including resolving credit balances.
- Manage legal escalations and liquidation cases, working with the Finance Manager on bad debt provisions.
- Produce monthly Accounts Receivable reports and support monthly credit control meetings.
- Assist with interim and year-end external audits, including preparing documentation and supporting sample testing.
What you'll bring
- Proven experience in Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable and/or Credit Control.
- Strong debt collection experience, with the ability to balance commercial objectives with excellent customer service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence dealing with internal stakeholders and external customers.
- Strong numerical ability and a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.
- Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
- AAT Level 2 or 3, or working towards an AAT qualification, is desirable.
- Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
- A proactive, dependable and collaborative approach to working within a finance team.
On offer
This Sales Ledger and Credit Control role is based in Milton Keynes and the salary is £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
If you are interested in the Sales Ledger & Credit Controller opportunity and would like to find out more, please APPLY now or send your CV to Kay Edle at
Sales Ledger and Credit Controller in Milton Keynes employer: Robert Walters Careers
Join a leading organisation in Walsall that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. As a Group Financial Controller, you will benefit from competitive salary packages, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact on the company's financial strategy. With a commitment to compliance and efficiency, this role offers a rewarding environment where your expertise will be recognised and appreciated.
