Sales Ledger Clerk
Posted Today by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire, UK
Summary: The Sales Ledger Clerk/Accounts Officer role based in Stratford-upon-Avon involves managing the sales ledger and ensuring accurate recording of income and receivable transactions. The position requires collaboration within a supportive finance team and offers hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in finance roles and be immediately available for a temporary assignment. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to financial processes while developing skills in a purpose-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the sales ledger, ensuring accurate posting and reconciliation of all income streams.
- Processing invoices, receipts, and income transactions in line with internal policies and finance standards.
- Conducting regular bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Supporting revenue recognition processes and assisting with reporting.
- Contributing to continuous improvement of finance processes and supporting the wider team where required.
Key Skills:
- Experience in a sales ledger, accounts receivable, or income-processing finance role.
- Knowledge of revenue recognition principles and experience supporting financial reporting.
- Strong bank reconciliation skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Immediate availability for a temporary assignment.
- Ability to commit to 3+ months.
Salary (Rate): £26,500 yearly
City: Stratford-upon-Avon
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Sales Ledger Clerk/Accounts Officer based in Stratford Upon Avon, start ASAP.
Your new company
You will be working for a purpose-driven organisation based in Stratford-upon-Avon. You'll be joining a supportive finance team that values collaboration, professional development, and a positive working culture. They offer hybrid working, with three office-based days each week.
Your new role
In your new role of Accounts Officer/Sales Ledger Clerk, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient recording of all income and receivable transactions. Acting as an income-focused Accounts Officer, you'll maintain high-quality financial data that helps underpin the organisation's reporting, decision-making, and regulatory compliance.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the sales ledger, ensuring accurate posting and reconciliation of all income streams.
- Processing invoices, receipts, and income transactions in line with internal policies and finance standards.
- Conducting regular bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Supporting revenue recognition processes and assisting with reporting.
- Contributing to continuous improvement of finance processes and supporting the wider team where required.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you must have experience in a sales ledger, accounts receivable, or income-processing finance role. You must have knowledge of revenue recognition principles and experience supporting financial reporting. You will have strong bank reconciliation skills and excellent attention to detail. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on finance role with purpose, structure, and variety. You must also be immediately available for a temporary assignment and be able to commit to 3 + months.
What you'll get in return
You'll join a friendly, supportive team working in Stratford-upon-Avon, with a positive and collaborative atmosphere. The organisation offers hybrid working, reduced-cost local parking, and plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and increase your financial experience. It's a great environment to develop your career while making a real impact.
What you need to do now
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