Sales Ledger Clerk - Walkden

Sales Ledger ClerkDepartmentFinance / AccountsReports ToHead of Finance Job PurposeThe Sales Ledger Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely management of the sales ledger, ensuring sales invoices are raised correctly, customer accounts are maintained, and outstanding debts are actively managed. The role supports cash flow, customer relationships, and the overall efficiency of the finance function.Key ResponsibilitiesRaise and issue sales invoices accurately and in a timely mannerMaintain and update customer accounts and master dataAllocate customer payments, including BACS, cheques, and card paymentsMonitor aged debtor balances and carry out credit control activitiesChase overdue payments professionally via phone and emailAdd sales invoices to the cashflow accurately Resolve customer invoice and payment queries promptlyPrepare aged debtor and sales ledger reports for managementReconcile sales revenue and customer statements and investigate discrepanciesAssist with month-end and year-end sales ledger processesEnsure compliance with internal controls and finance proceduresGeneral Finance DutiesAssist with month-end processes, including ledger reconciliationsSupport audits by providing documentation and explanations as requiredLiaise with internal departments to resolve finance-related queriesMaintain confidentiality and data accuracy at all timesSupport the Finance Manager with ad-hoc finance tasks as requiredKey Skills and CompetenciesStrong attention to detail and ..... full job details .....