Reed Accountancy & Finance are looking for a detail-oriented Sales Ledger Clerk to join our finance team on a temporary basis in Ashford. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the sales ledger, ensuring that sales invoices are processed accurately and that payments are received in a timely manner.

Sales Ledger Clerk Day-to-day of the role:
*Maintain up-to-date billing system and generate and send out invoices.
*Follow up on, collect, and allocate payments.
*Carry out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
*Perform account reconciliations and monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
*Research and resolve payment discrepancies and generate age analysis.
*Review AR aging to ensure compliance and maintain accounts receivable customer files and records.
*Process credit card payments and prepare bank deposits.
*Investigate and resolve customer queries and communicate with customers via phone, email, mail, or personally.

Sales Ledger Clerk Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Proven experience as a Sales Ledger Clerk or in a similar accounting role.
*Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations.
*Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
*Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
*Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
*Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
*Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
*High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Sales Ledger Clerk Benefits:
*Competitive hourly rate.
*Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative finance team.
*Access to the REED company pension scheme.
*Access to REED company healthcare scheme.
*Access to REED rewards receiving discount from thousands of high-street retailers.
*Valuable experience in sales ledger management and financial processing.

If you are able to demonstrate the relevant experience obtained from a similar Sales Ledger role, can commit to an office-based position, are in a commutable distance to Ashford, and are available immediately, then please apply by submitting your CV