Sales Ledger Controller - Leicestershire, United Kingdom - Finance Recruitment Solutions

Finance Recruitment Solutions
Finance Recruitment Solutions
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Leicestershire, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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My client is a dynamic and leading PE backed manufacturing business, ideally situated in Hinckley on the Leicestershire / Warwickshire Borders, with a group turnover in the region of £30m.

Due to continued growth and internal promotion, FRS have been enlisted to assist with the recruitment of a Sales Ledger Controller to join the business on a 6 month Temp contract.


ROLE

Our Client is looking for a skilled Credit Controller to manage and minimise aged debt along with maintaining Sales Ledgers to a high level of accuracy to cover on an initial 6 month temporary basis with a possibility of a permanent position.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • General management of the sales ledger function to maximise the Companies cash balances
  • To collect outstanding debt from our customers ensuring timely payments are received within agreed limits
  • Resolve and collect any aged debt and ensure debt is kept under 60 days
  • Sales account reconciliation & accurate cash allocation
  • Raise credit notes with appropriate supporting documentation for approval by Manager/Finance Manager
  • Month End procedures and reporting as required
  • Ensuring procedures and controls are adhered to at all times
  • Support Purchase Ledger and other finance functions as and when required, this could include processing Supplier Invoices, Reconciling Supplier statements, 1 weekend a year assisting on Stocktake, assisting with our yearly Finance audit.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

  • High level of literacy & Numeracy
  • Strong reconciliation skills
  • Conscientious
  • Good communication skills both written & verbal
  • Excellent negotiation skills when dealing with debtors
  • Good time management skills
  • Able to work on own initiative and confident
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Ability to recognise an issue/opportunity and work with the Team Leader to effectively implement
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in similar role
  • Previous experience of working with large Blue-Chip Companies and handling such like major accounts
  • A working knowledge of Epicor desirable but not essential as training will be provided
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Disclaimer - FRS strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike.

FRS does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union, less favourably than others.

All vacancies advertised are open to all ages.
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