Sales Ledger Analyst (12 month FTC)

25 March 20222022-03-25
Horley, Surrey
£22-£25,000 pro rata DOE
Sorry, this advert is now closed. Click here to view our live vacancies.

Our superb client, based in Horley and offering hybrid working, is looking for a Sales Ledger Analyst to complement their Finance team.  Our client offers a range of fantastic benefits and career development and progression.  Apply today if you would like to be considered for this great opportunity!

Purpose:

To provide a high quality sales ledger function and ensure invoices are raised accurately and on a timely basis to ensure all relevant key performance indicators are followed.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

  • Generate and process all types of sales invoices / credit notes
  • Analyse and challenge accuracy and consistency of supporting backing data
  • Undertake thorough customer reconciliations, identifying discrepancies
  • Resolve effectively and efficiently customer queries
  • Assist with month end reporting (accruals)
  • Participate in any Finance project work when required
  • Assist the department in meeting all Key Performance Indicators
  • Participate in cross training in all areas of finance function
  • Proactively seek to improve controls over revenue assurance
  • Proactively seeks ways to improve Finance processes and systems
  • Participate in regular training/ learning activities to maintain and develop skills and knowledge
  • Any additional ad-hoc duties as required to support the wider Finance function
  • Adhere to all Company policies, procedures and working practices.
  • Ensure the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by what you do; use work equipment provided safely and co-operate with managers to provide safe systems of work 

Competencies/Skills

  • Must have demonstrable relevant sales ledger experience
  • Ideally studying towards a professional qualification (AAT or equivalent), or have a demonstrable interest in a career in Finance
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Keep up to date with advances in business area, new methods and ways of working
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Confident and accurate use of departmental computer systems/databases
  • Consistently professional, confident and calm even in challenging situations
  • Demonstrate a customer focused approach; and an expectation of others to do likewise
  • Supportive and helpful team player with a flexible and positive attitude
  • Proactively share knowledge, skills and experience with others to increase team performance
  • Deliver a high volume of quality work on time
  • Strive to get things right first time
  • Strive to meet objectives and improve performance
  • Highly organised with good attention to detail
  • Prioritise work well 
  • Work effectively and responsibly without close supervision
  • Reflect and evaluate own performance in order to identify areas for improvement; maintain a learning and development plan
  • Articulate, professional and clear verbal communication skills
  • Present information clearly and in an engaging way
  • Good interpersonal and rapport-building abilities
  • Precise and appropriate written communication skills
  • Good telephone manner
  • Good listener; can understand the needs of customers and colleagues