Sales ledger & admin assistant - united kingdom, welwyn garden city, hertfordshire

we are currently seeking an sales ledger & admin assistant to join our small, professional finance team within the company’s fast paced offices in welwyn garden city.

sales ledger & admin assistant

welwyn garden city, hertfordshire, al7 1hb

full time, permanent

salary up to £24,000 per annum + benefits package

please note: applicants must be authorised to work in the uk

barco sales are one of the uk’s leading independent plumbing and heating distributors working with merchants of all sizes throughout the uk. we care deeply about what we do and pride ourselves on exceptional customer service.

as sales ledger & admin assistant you will be responsible for assisting the finance team with admin tasks, mainly focusing on sales ledger and supporting our credit controller.

the ideal candidate will have office experience within in a finance related role with the ability to ‘hit the ground running’, feel comfortable in taking initiative and be confident maintaining contact with barco customers, whilst providing an excellent customer service and support to your finance colleagues.

if you are an organised individual with the ability to communicate effectively and provide a positive and focused attitude, then this would be a fantastic opportunity for you.

key accountabilities:

taking responsibility for all administration relating to the sales ledger and customer accounts
posting receipts daily from the bank, reconciling the account and investigating any account discrepancies
handle incoming cash and cheques and prepare daily banking.
daily invoicing
sending monthly customer statements
processing credit card payments as necessary
taking details of, and investigating, customer price, returns or delivery queries
support the credit controller with initial overdue debt telephone calls and learn to provide cover
assist with sales order credit releasing
prepare new customer applications for review
prepare letters to customers as required
maintaining carrier log for our courier deliveries and report any mis deliveries, discrepancies
maintain accurate records and housekeeping of all customer activities via our crm system
general administrative tasks such as sending out letters/ filing/ archiving
undertake any routine, day to day tasks that are required by the finance function
provide cover as needed across the rest of the team – e.g., stationary orders, maintaining kitchen supplies etc

benefits:

20 days holiday (rising to 25 after six months’ service) plus bank holidays
opportunities to progress within the company dependent on skill and business requirement
company pension scheme (applicable after probationary period)
dedicated staff rest area, with tv and kitchen, for breaks and lunch
on-site parking

your experience/abilities:

a minimum of three years’ experience in an office within a finance function, ideally with sales ledger experience
outstanding written and verbal communication skills
keen attention to detail
excellent it skills covering excel, word and accountancy systems
good inter-personal skills
ability to prioritise and adapt to changing workloads

your attributes:

fully focused on outstanding customer service
motivated and target driven
willingness to go the extra mile for the customer and the business
enthusiastic in achieving results
committed to driving the company forward
passionate about our business and what we represent

how to apply for the role:

if you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

you must be authorised to work in the uk. no agencies please.

other suitable skills and experience includes accounts, accounting, accounts payable, finance, accounts assistant, finance assistant, administration, administrator, admin, office, finance administrator

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