An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Ledger Officer to join a leading Public Sector Organisation. This crucial role will provide high-quality, front-line support to students, staff and visitors by delivering efficient customer service, accurate information and timely administrative assistance across the Organisation.
Key responsibilities:
*Set up and maintain customer accounts on the finance system
*Raise sales invoices in accordance with contracts, schedules, and agreed pricing
*Ensure income is recorded accurately and in the correct accounting period
*Allocate cash receipts against customer invoices promptly and accurately
*Investigate and resolve unallocated cash and mismatches
*Monitor outstanding balances and aged debtors
*Chase overdue debts in line with the Organisation’s credit control policy
*Liaise with internal teams and external customers to resolve payment queries
*Escalate long-outstanding or disputed debts appropriately
*Perform regular reconciliations between
*Sales ledger and general ledger work
*Bank receipts and customer accounts
*Investigate and correct discrepancies in a timely manner
*Support month-end and year-end close processes
*Maintain audit trails and supporting documentation for all transactions
*Produce aged debtor reports and income summaries
*Respond to internal and external audit queries relating to income and debtors


Ideal Candidate:
*Experience in a sales ledger / accounts receivable role
*Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
*Experience using financial accounting systems
*Good Excel skills (including reconciliations and basic formulas)
*Ability to manage deadlines and work to the month-end timetables
*Clear written and verbal communication skills


Location: Central London – Hybrid
Duration: 6 months contract with chance to extend
Rate: £21 - £23 per hour
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Job Reference: J93629


This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.


Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates