Sales Ledger Clerk

CEF City Electrical Factors ,
York, North Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,000 per annum

Overview

Immediate start available A full-time position for a Sales Ledger Clerk is now available within our North East Division in York to become part of our Credit Control team. CEF is a leading electrical wholesaler with 390 stores in the UK, employing over 4000 people with revenues approaching £600 million and projected growth of 10% over the next 5 years. Our culture wherever possible is to promote from within, therefore career progression opportunities are available to everyone who joins the company. Job Description To assist in the smooth running of the Accounts department, through understanding and performing a wide range of accounting tasks, in line with departmental procedures. Helping to ensure the integrity of the accounting information systems and consequently the completion and accuracy of management and financial data. To work with all parties to constantly review and improve the efficiency of those procedures and the quality of information available. This position will include in-house and the opportunity for external training, therefore an interest and willingness to learn is an essential requirement. Main Role and Responsibilities Sales Ledger - Working with the Credit Control Manger (Receivables) Assist with company credit control procedure, to help with the day to day administration, including the supply of copy invoices and statements, review customers credit files. Cash allocation of customers payments, answering the telephone to customers and CEF Personnel. Progress payments becoming due for payment either by email, letter (pre drafted) or telephone. Dealing with customer queries and correspondences. Liaise with the local Branch Managers or Account Managers to address customer queries and aged debts. General Accounting Duties. To assist in the preparation of management accounts and reports - to ensure that management have all relevant and reliable information on a timely basis Working as part of a team to ensure departmental objectives are achieved and procedures improved. Other tasks as reasonably directed by the Accountant, including covering for other finance department staff in their absence.