Sales Ledger / Accounts Receivable
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Sales Ledger/ Accounts Receivable
Full-time**Starting salary £25 – £27K per annum**Middlesbrough
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Limited provide a global service for the distribution of bulk liquids and powders and has representation in over 100 countries worldwide. The operation is controlled from our corporate headquarters in Middlesbrough, supported by [Employer hidden] offices strategically located in the United States, Brazil, Belgium, Germany Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and South Korea.
The Role
Continued growth of our business provides for several career opportunities within the organisation during the coming months. We are now seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Purchase Ledger Accounts Team on a full-time basis within our centralised accounts department located at Middlesbrough head office. The positions available are challenging, rewarding and require a high level of commitment. The position will include working as part of a team under direct supervision of the Department Manager.
Previous experience within the shipping/transportation or freight forwarding industry in an Accounts role is an advantage but is not essential.
Principal duties
- Processing of sales invoices via in-house and accounting (Infor/Sun accounts) systems.
- Distribution and resolution of queried invoices both internally and directly with customers.
- Credit control and communication with customers.
- Allocation of customer remittances.
- Downloading receipts from banking systems.
- Ad-hoc spreadsheet upkeep
- Creation and maintenance of customer accounts.
- Monthly Agent/Contra accounts reconciliation & control.
Core Skills/Attributes
- Good IT literacy
- Ability to work within a team to assist in all areas of the department if/when required.
- To be able to prioritise work and use own initiative.
The role requires a substantial amount of concentration and accuracy.
Excellent communication and organisational skills for liaising with customers, suppliers and work colleagues in the UK and overseas both verbally and electronically.
Confident personality with a desire to progress further - Gradual progression is anticipated within the department to further responsibilities as more experience is gained.
Training will be provided at each stage of career progression.
Qualifications to a minimum of GCSE standard is required with good numeracy and literacy skills.
Additional Benefits / Information
Core working hours are 08.45am to 5.15pm.
Pension Scheme.
Private health scheme
25 days holiday per annum plus all statutory bank holidays.
Annual Pay review
Own transport is recommended due to location.
Benefits of Working for [Employer hidden]
- Full training in company systems will be provided for the successful candidate(s).
- Gradual career progression is anticipated within the department/company as more experience is gained.
- Private Health Cover, following certain criteria
- Various Pension Scheme options, following certain criteria
- Company Sick pay, following certain criteria
- Death in service benefit
- Group company staff discounts
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