Sales Ledger Clerk

Description

As a Sales Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for generating invoices and assisting the wider accounts, sales and purchase ledger teams. Your role may vary depending on the specific nature of the company and the position, however, some of the typical duties of a Sales Ledger Clerk may be to:

• Set up / open new client accounts
• Produce and check invoices
• Produce VAT receipts
• Banking and reconciliation
• Generate P&L statements
• Produce and issue credit notes
• Enter cheque and BACS payments onto the internal system
• Send direct debit requests
• Chase overdue payments

Typical Rate

The salary you may expect to earn as a Sales Ledger Clerk is typically between £16,000 and £20,000 per annum, dependent on your experience.

Required Skills and Experience

While there may not be any specific qualifications required to become a Sales Ledger Clerk, many employers may require that you have previous experience working in a sales ledger role. Some of the other common requirements may be:

• Experience working with accounting software such as Sage
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• An ability to work to tight deadlines

FAQs

• Do I need experience?

  Yes. It is likely that you will be required to have at least one year’s experience working in a sales ledger or similar accounts role.