Credit Controller/Sales Ledger

Part-Time Credit Controller / Sales Ledger (Office-Based)
Location: Prestwich
Salary: andpound;28,000 andndash; andpound;30,000 (pro rata)

Are you an organised and proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for building strong client relationships£ A well-established and fast-growing wholesale business based in Prestwich is seeking a dedicated Credit Controller to join its friendly finance team 3 days a week. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payments, and supporting the companyandrsquo;s continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:
Sales Ledger:

• Full responsibility for and management of multiple sales ledgers.
• Work with multi-currency accounts.
• Ensure outstanding accounts are collected by phone, email, and written correspondence using Sage.
• Promptly report any accounts overdue by more than 30 days or causing concern.
• Daily processing of invoices and credit notes from the Sales Order Processing team into Sage and onto the banking portal.
• Daily posting of all cash receipts to relevant ledgers.
• Organise the opening of new customer accounts, including Sage setup and liaison with credit insurers for credit limit approval.
• Maintain and monitor credit limits for all customers and report any limits that cannot be obtained.
• Produce monthly reports showing customer credit limits and exposure.
• Manage EDI system uploads of invoices and credit notes to customer portals accurately.
• Ensure all paperwork and records are audit ready.
• Liaise with sales, account management, and warehouse teams to keep all relevant stakeholders informed of accounts over credit limit or on stop.
• Reconcile customer accounts as required and raise invoices or credit notes for shortages, overs, or delivery discrepancies.
• Issue copies of invoices and credit notes as requested.
• Email monthly customer statements.
• Manage and respond promptly to credit control-related emails and queries.
• Deliver a high level of customer service, including producing ad hoc reports and resolving queries efficiently.
• Liaise with external auditors at year end regarding all sales ledger activity and reporting.
• Produce monthly commission reports and approve related invoices.
• Approve shipping invoices.

Reconciliation Work:

• Reconcile the sales ledger to the nominal ledger within Sage at month end.
• Complete monthly reconciliation of bank debtor ledgers with Sage Sales Ledger Control Accounts and submit reconciliations to the bank.
• Post daily cash receipts and payments, and complete weekly cash reconciliations.

What Youandrsquo;ll Need:

• Proven experience in credit control andndash; essential.
• Experience managing multiple ledgers.
• Institute of Credit Management qualification andndash; desirable.
• Positive team player with a hands-on approach.
• Experience using banking systems.
• Experience with IDS and invoice financing

Whatandrsquo;s in It for You:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• On-site parking.
• Life insurance.
• Kitchen facilities.

Youandrsquo;ll report directly to the Credit Manager, who will support your onboarding and provide any necessary training.

If you feel this role is right for