Sales Ledger/Credit Controller

SALES LEDGER/CREDIT CONTROLLER
UP TO £32,000 P/A
FULL TIME, PERMANENT
NEWARK, NG23

SF Recruitment have been instructed to find suitable candidates for what is effectively a stand-alone position, working in a lean finance team with high responsibilities as the go to person for all things sales ledger, including credit control.

As the Sales Ledger / Credit Controller you will report to the Finance Manager and be responsible for managing the sales ledger end to end, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, effective credit control, and maximization of cash collection while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Key duties and responsibilities

Sales Ledger:
Raise and issue customer invoices accurately and on time.
Maintain the sales ledger, ensuring accounts are up to date and reconciled.
Allocate cash receipts correctly and promptly.
Investigate and resolve invoice queries and discrepancies.
Maintain customer master data, including credit limits and terms if applicable.

Credit Control:
Proactively manage credit control activities to ensure invoices are paid within agreed terms.
Chase overdue debts via phone, email and written correspondence.
Escalate high-risk or long-overdue accounts in line with internal procedures.
Agree payment plans where necessary and monitor adherence.
Place accounts on stop / release orders in line with policy.

Cash & Reporting:
Produce aged debtor reports and cash collection forecasts (in line with our 13-week cashflow forecast).
Report on overdue balances, disputes, and credit risks.
Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
Assist with month-end close activities related to receivables and in time with our month-end close reporting deadlines.

Customer & Stakeholder Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
Work closely with the Sales and Operations teams to resolve disputes.
Act as a professional point of contact for all accounts receivable queries.

Controls & Process Improvement:
Ensure compliance with internal controls and all finance procedures.
Support audit requests relating to accounts receivable.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and cash collection efficiency.

Skills and Experience:
Previous experience in a Sales Ledger / Credit Controller role.
Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes.
Confident communicator with excellent telephone manner.
High attention to detail and accuracy, with an analytical approach to problem-solving.
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Competent user of Excel and accounting systems.
Strong organisational skills.
Team player with a collaborative approach.

Desirable:
Experience in a fast-paced or PE-backed environment,
Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. Sage, NetSuite, SAP, Xero, Dynamics).

What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package which includes:
Bonus scheme.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (Christmas closure).
Royal London pension scheme.
Death in Service benefit.
BUPA cash plan.