Full job descriptionSales Ledger/Credit Control - Based in Milton Keynes
£30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
Robert Walters are working with a leading organisation in Milton Keynes to recruit a Sales Ledger & Credit Controller to take ownership of a substantial sales ledger and ensure efficient debt collection, accurate ledger maintenance and strong customer relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team, working closely with Finance, HR, Sales and Operations.
What you’ll do
*Take full responsibility for the sales ledger, ensuring cash receipts are posted accurately and accounts remain up to date.
*Manage the collection of outstanding debts via telephone and email, maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach.
*Generate customer statements and reminder letters to support timely payment.
*Review customer credit limits, payment terms, new account applications and credit checks.
*Review and release orders on hold following assessment of customers’ credit status.
*Resolve invoice and account queries by liaising with Customer Service, Sales and Service teams.
*Maintain an accurate and well-managed sales ledger, including resolving credit balances.
*Manage legal escalations and liquidation cases, working with the Finance Manager on bad debt provisions.
*Produce monthly Accounts Receivable reports and support monthly credit control meetings.
*Assist with interim and year-end external audits, including preparing documentation and supporting sample testing.
What you’ll bring
*Proven experience in Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable and/or Credit Control.
*Strong debt collection experience, with the ability to balance commercial objectives with excellent customer service.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence dealing with internal stakeholders and external customers.
*Strong numerical ability and a high level of accuracy.
*Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.
*Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
*AAT Level 2 or 3, or working towards an AAT qualification, is desirable.
*Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
*A proactive, dependable and collaborative approach to working within a finance team.
On offer
This Sales Ledger and Credit Control role is based in Milton Keynes and the salary is £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
If you are interested in the Sales Ledger & Credit Controller opportunity and would like to find out more, please APPLY now or send your CV to Kay Edle at