Hi all,
My client is a well established tech recruitment firm based in the City of London. They are recruiting for an excellent sales ledger controller to join their team.
This individual must have at least 5 years experience purely within accounts receivable. The ideal candidate must be happy to step into a challenging environment where there is lots of ongoing change such as system upgrades and sales ledger process improvements. Anyone coming from recruitment or a professional services background will be extremely desirable as an in depth understanding of the billing process is required.
If you think have the relevant skill set please feel free to apply
Key responsibilities:
* Oversee the creation and issuance of invoices to clients
* Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and promptly in the accounting system.
* Monitor and reconcile accounts receivable balances, ensuring discrepancies
* Implement and maintain effective credit control procedures.
* Manage overdue accounts, contacting clients to ensure timely payment.
* Negotiate payment plans with clients where necessary.
* Prepare regular reports on debtor balances, aged debtors, and cash flow forecasts.
* Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Provide insights and recommendations to the Finance Manager for improving financial performance.
* Review and enhance sales ledger processes and systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.
* Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
Key Requirements:
* Professional accounting qualification (Preferably AAT qualified)
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in a sales ledger role
* Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes and credit control.
* Understanding of how the billing process works in a recruitment environment
* Proficiency in Sage Intact or other similar sage systems and Microsoft Excel.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary (up to £38K) and performance-based bonuses (up to 5%).
* Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Flexible working hours - hybrid working 3 days in office
* 30 days holiday excluding bank holidays
* 1 week working from any office in the world
* 4% matched pension
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