Overview

We’re pleased to be supporting a valued client in Northampton with the recruitment of a Sales Ledger / Credit Controller to join their finance team on a 4-month fixed-term contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contribution will make a real difference during a busy period for the business.

The successful candidate will take ownership of key sales ledger and credit control duties, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, cash allocation, and effective communication with customers to manage debt and resolve queries.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director. Duties include:

• Managing the sales ledger process from invoicing to cash allocation
• Chasing outstanding payments and building strong relationships with customers
• Resolving payment queries in a professional and efficient manner
• Working closely with internal departments to ensure accurate billing and reporting
• Supporting the month-end process with reconciliations and reporting as required

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, with strong attention to detail, good Excel skills, and a proactive approach to managing workloads. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly are key to success in this position.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and professional team and would suit someone available at short notice who enjoys a hands-on role and making a positive impact.

Remuneration 

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum (pro-rata) depending on experience

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm – Monday to Friday (30 min lunch) – Office based

Holidays: 32 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.  Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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