SALES LEDGER CLERK / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK
CENTRAL LONDON (4 Days Office | 1 Day Home)
UP TO £35,000 (Pos. Neg to Max £37k)
THE COMPANY:
We’re partnering with a highly successful PE backed business that is a fast growing operation based in London that now seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant, who has strong experience with Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable.
As the Sales Ledger Clerk / Accounts Receivable Clerk, you’ll lead on producing large volumes of sales invoices for various business functions, ensuring costings are accurate and all queries are promptly resolved. In addition, you’ll need to proactively conduct credit control activities, reducing debtor days and ensuring relationships are retained.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual, with a proactive and forward thinking attitude, who is looking to join a progressive business.
THE PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK:
Reporting to the FC, you’ll be joining the team as an Accounts Assistant capacity, primarily focusing on the Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable function, whilst providing ad-hoc support to the Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger function.
Preparing and generating weekly sales invoices (c. 100 to 250 each week), ensuring accuracy and minimising of queries
Managing the ledger, reconciliation of received payments and ensuring accuracy of the accounts.
Liaise with other departments to resolve discrepancies or delays in invoicing.
Providing support to the month-end and year-end closing processes
Proactively chase overdue payments by phone & email
Monitor customer accounts and ensure payments are received within agreed terms.
Maintaining the debtor spreadsheet with scheduled payments and statuses to support cashflow forecasting
Escalating doubtful debts to senior management to agree actions.
Preparing regular AR reports on invoicing, cash collection and aged debtors
THE PERSON:
Must have experience in a role such as; Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Credit Controller, or similar.
Solid experience of Sales Ledger/Accounts Receivable is essential, ideally managing the ledger along with similar volumes
Good experience of producing sales invoices and ensuring accuracy, and query resolution
Experience with MS office and an accounting system such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks.
Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger / Accounts Receivable role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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Supporting core finance activities and processes
Recording, analysing, and reporting financial data
Using financial systems and tools to process transactions and perform reconciliations
Collaborating with cross-functional teams across the business
Preparing financial information for internal stakeholders
Applying accounting principles to support financial and management reporting
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Training:
Professional Accounting Technician Level 4
You will be granted day release to attend your online college sessions
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Finance Assistant Responsibilities – Reporting to the Finance Manager, the post holder is required to:
Support the effective day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
Serve as the primary point of contact for finance-related enquiries, liaising professionally with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
Accurately process purchase invoices and receipts in a timely and organised manner across multiple business entities.
Assist in the preparation and timely distribution of sales invoices in line with company procedures.
Support the reconciliation of company bank accounts, including the identification and resolution of discrepancies.
Contribute to the preparation of regular and ad hoc financial reports for management.
Monitor and reconcile staff expense cards, ensuring all expenditures are correctly documented and authorised.
Maintain up-to-date and compliant financial records across the purchase ledger, sales ledger, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and supporting schedules, ensuring all information is accurate for month-end deadlines, audit requirements, and financial controls.
Support the production of weekly Accounts Payable reports, including preparing weekly pay run summaries, identifying invoices pending approval, overdue items, and supplier queries for review by the Finance Manager.
Utilise Xero daily for posting, coding, reconciliation, ledger accuracy, and maintaining clean and up-to-date financial records across all entities.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities by providing accurate data and supporting the Finance Manager with spend monitoring and departmental reporting.
Support the month-end process by completing assigned reconciliations across AP, AR, bank accounts, and ledgers, contributing to management reporting packs and audit documentation.
Highlight any discrepancies or issues identified during ledger and reconciliation reviews, providing commentary and escalating when appropriate.
Training:Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Apprenticeship Level 4 - AAT.
A key role within any accountancy and finance function, individuals undertaking this apprenticeship will hone their ability to create, verify and review accurate and timely financial information. This apprenticeship can suit a variety of financial functions as there are a range of qualifications available to suit your organisation.
Our Professional Accountant / Taxation Professional apprenticeship programme offers a choice of professional qualifications with work-based projects. This ensures that learning and skills are directly applied to the apprentice’s role, and maximises the time used as part of off-the-job training.
The course is made up of three mandatory units and five optional units. You must pass all the mandatory assessments and two optional unit assessments to achieve the qualification.
Mandatory:
Drafting and Interpreting of Financial Statements (DAIF).
Applied Management Accounting (AMAC).
Internal Accounting Systems and Controls (INAC).
Optional:
Business Tax (BNTA).
Personal Tax (PNTA).
Audit and Assurance (AUDT).
Cash and Financial Management (CSFT).
Credit and Debt Management (CRDM).
You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a role simulation exam and discussion or reflective statement with a supporting portfolio.
Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom-based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking, and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it.Training Outcome:Possibility to pursue Level 7 CIMA or ACCA as a Finance Accountant.Employer Description:In Toto Ed is an education-focused organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for learners and the communities we serve.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills....Read more...
BASIC FUNCTION:
To provide administration duties for all live contracts within the Maintenance group, supporting the operational contract admin with all aspects of sales invoicing
AREAS OF JOB ACCOUNTABILITY:
Finance & Admin Team:
Calculation of daywork sales invoices
Generating sales invoices on AccountsIQ (Dayworks and Reactive Repairs)
Check & Raise PPM billing and back-billing (in future)
Check PPM billing (e.g. Billing Periods/Dates Charged, Contract Values, Travelling Time/Weekend Rates)
Check validity behind credit note requests, raise credit paperwork for approval
Liaise with accounts for sales invoice queries
Chasing PO’s, both with Customers and Internal liaison with Operations Teams
Other Ad-hoc tasks associated with the role
JOB SIZE:
Contract administration to all live contracts
AUTHORITY LEVELS:
As defined in the company’s Quality Management System, invoicing to agreed Contract Plan and Contract Rates
Training:Assistant Accountant Level 3.
This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Derby Road (NG18). This attendance is required during term time only.
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.Training Outcome:Potential of full-time employment, upon successful completion of apprenticeship. Also, possibility of further training and development.Employer Description:As a leading provider of Technically Led integrated Facility Management Services, BGIS UK takes pride in our delivery that is centred on chartered engineering and the utilisation of best-in-class supply partners for specialist and soft services. Through our unwavering focus on technical self-delivery, insourcing and upskilling, we mitigate risk and provide cost efficiency for clients across all sectors.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, 1-hour unpaid lunch breakSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Working mostly in our credit control team you will be working on:
Debtors ledger.
Pursuing overdue invoices.
Raising sundry invoices.
Adhoc reporting and other adhoc duties and cover of team members as required.
Training:Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT
This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
Business Awareness (BUAW).
You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with supporting portfolio.
Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.Training Outcome:Opportunity for permanent employment following the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Odgers is one of the world’s leading Global Executive Search firms. Our reputation for excellence and integrity has been established over 60 years and we are a partnership-driven by the client, candidate, and employee experience. At Odgers, we are proud of our progressive, diverse, meritocratic, and collaborative culture where you will find support, training and career development working with colleagues striving for excellence in all they do.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Key duties include but are not limited to:
Daily reconciliations of cash balances including card payments
Supplier statement reconciliations
Customer ledger reconciliations and follow up
Invoice triage and approval follow ups
Weekly payment runs
Purchase order matching
Expense management including VAT compliance
Balance sheet reconciliations
Month end accruals and prepayments
Master data management
EPOS updates
Data analysis and reporting
Any other task deemed reasonable to support the wider finance team
Training:Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function. Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results. You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4. To pass this level you will need to study the following four units: Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS). Management Accounting Techniques (MATS). Tax Processes for Business.Training Outcome:This a fixed term role for the duration of the apprenticeship. If there is an available role that is suitable for the candidate at the end of their apprenticeship, they would be able to apply for a permanent role in the company however this is subject to what is available at the time.Employer Description:The Inn Collection Group are a hospitality business founded in the North East over 15 years ago and now have a strong presence across Northern England and Wales, with a desire to expand further.The ICG story has been one of success and expansion, with a unique 'pubs with rooms' offer, we strive to give our customers the best of both worlds.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, working hours TBCSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills....Read more...
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Answer all telephone calls on behalf of clients, send emails and details to clients
Upload all supplier invoices into Auto entry for all appropriate clients. (for various clients)
Match Bank payments and receipts on client accounts
Bank reconciliation for allocated clients
Responsible for Post and emailing to client & shredding all documents
Credit control for allocated clients
Assist and understand VAT returns
Enter Salary Journals for allocated clients
Keep a log of all new learning (CPD)
Skills & Experience Required:
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good numerical and analytical skills
Willingness to learn and develop within an accounting role
Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
A positive attitude and proactive approach to tasks
Strong work ethic with a loyal and reliable approach to work
Confident and outgoing personality, comfortable answering calls and speaking with clients
Good communication skills and the ability to use common sense and initiative
Motivated, ambitious, and keen to learn through an apprenticeship route
Practical mindset with an interest in hands-on learning rather than purely academic study
Comfortable working in a small, close-knit team within a friendly office environment
Interest in accountancy support work (this role does not involve auditing)
A-level in maths is preferred
Training:Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
Training will be one day a week and we provide live online learning options delivered by our qualified AAT tutors
We provide full support with a work coach to ensure you have a positive and successful experience on the apprenticeship programme
Training Outcome:
Clear opportunities for career progression within the firm, including going on to study AAT Level 4
Employer Description:OrangeStripe is a specialist outsourcing provider supporting businesses with accountancy, tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and wider back-office services. With over 30 years of industry experience, the team works closely with clients to deliver accurate, efficient, and cost-effective financial support, allowing businesses to focus on what they do best.
Founded to support small and growing businesses, OrangeStripe offers a personal, one-to-one service backed by deep expertise. The business is overseen by experts who bring over 35 years of experience and ensure high standards of integrity and accuracy across all client work. With offices in Cirencester and Birmingham, OrangeStripe supports clients nationwide and prides itself on being a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional team to work with.Working Hours :Monday- Thursday
8.45am- 5.00pm
Fridays
8:45am- 4pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Are you ready to kickstart your career in Finance? As an Apprentice in Financial Governance at DHL, you will work alongside a dynamic team to ensure compliance with Group and local policies, maximising financial control and minimising the risk of exposure for DHL Express UK. Your role will be pivotal in supporting key business processes, including managing employee expense claims, critical vendor payments, purchase order processing etc.
You will gain experience in the following;
Practical Financial Skills: Exposure to financial governance and compliance processes, including managing employee expense claims, critical vendor payments, and purchase order processing
Understanding of Financial Policies: Insight into group and local financial policies, enhancing their knowledge of compliance and financial control mechanisms
Collaboration and Communication: Experience in collaborating with internal teams and building relationships with stakeholders, including banks and HMRC, improving interpersonal and negotiation skills
Process Improvement: Opportunities to identify areas for improvement in financial controls and processes, fostering a mindset of continuous improvement and problem-solving
Month-End and Statutory Reporting: Involvement in month-end activities and statutory returns, including submissions to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), providing hands-on experience in financial reporting
Technical Proficiency: Development of skills in software applications such as Advanced Excel and Power BI, which are crucial for data analysis and financial reporting
Project Management: Experience in project management, particularly in stakeholder management, which is valuable for future career development
Career Development: A clear pathway for professional development, including the possibility of taking related professional exams and opportunities for internal promotion within DHL
Work Environment: Experience in a supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages self-motivation and skill development
Overall, this role would provide a solid foundation for a career in finance, equipping the apprentice with practical skills and knowledge that are highly valued in the industry.
Day to day, youll be doing the below;
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and compliant Concur expense claims
Assist in executing manual critical payments and vendor setups while adhering to financial policies
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across various functions, including banks and HMRC
Identify areas for improvement in financial controls and processes, contributing to a culture of continuous enhancement
Support the team in month-end activities and statutory returns, including Office of National Statistics (ONS) submissions
Benefits Include:
On-site Parking or Shuttle Service to key locations
On-site Gym
Canteen
22 days annual leave
Quarterly bonus scheme
Access to a variety of voluntary benefits, including discounts on retail, entertainment, and gym memberships
Professional development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion
Training:
Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. We help build meaningful careers that give individuals security, satisfaction, and purpose – and in turn help organisations and wider industry meet the challenges of a changeable operating environment
On completion of this 15 month apprenticeship you will have gained your Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship
Training Outcome:
Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the Apprenticeship
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