Sales Ledger Controller - 12 month FTC

Sales Ledger Controller (12-month FTC)
£26,000 per annum
Wolverton - Hybrid Working
37.5 hours per week | Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Friday 9:00 am - 4:15 pm
(45-minute lunch break) Hybrid Working
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Ledger Controller to join a leading company that prides itself on delivering excellence. This position offers a dynamic role where the successful candidate will play a crucial part in managing customer accounts, reducing overdue balances, and ensuring smooth financial operations.
As a company that values personal growth and skill development, the client offers employees the chance to enhance their expertise in a supportive, professional environment. With a focus on teamwork and individual development, this role is perfect for someone looking to make an impact and build their career.
Duties

• Managing a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring payments are allocated promptly and overdue balances are minimised.
• Proactively contacting customers for overdue payments and resolving any queries to ensure timely payment.
• Minimising unallocated payments and obtaining customer remittances as needed.
• Collaborating with the sales team and other internal departments to address credit management issues and ensure smooth order processing.
• Reconciling accounts and monitoring credit limits within the portfolio, escalating any concerns when necessary.
• Reviewing orders on hold and ensuring they are processed promptly to allow timely delivery.
• Documenting all communication and actions in the system to ensure clear tracking and reporting.
• Contributing to the success of the team by maintaining professionalism and adhering to company policies and procedures.

• Previous experience in Sales Ledger or Credit Control.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to resolve customer issues diplomatically.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• A solid understanding of SAP or similar accounting systems is highly desirable.