Sales Ledger Clerk (part-time)

Johns Associates Ltd is an environmental consultancy focusing on the provision of high-quality advice and solutions associated with town and country planning, ecology and nature conservation, landscape design and assessment, water, GIS and spatial analysis and environmental contracting.  Based in Bradford on Avon, we are now looking to recruit an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk on a part-time basis.

The Post:

• Part-time role, likely to be 10-15 hours per week over 2-3 days
• Sole responsibility for all aspects of Credit Control
• Manage the outstanding invoices by contacting clients prior to becoming overdue to confirm payment dates, creating strong customer relationships and so resolve potential issues to ensure a steady payment stream from clients
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure debts are managed and they are aware of the Finance policies and procedures
• Perform credit checks for new and potential clients in a timely manner to assist colleagues, whilst protecting the company from risk. Escalating to senior staff where necessary
• Preparation of weekly and monthly cash receipt forecasts
• Provision of reports and financial information as requested by Finance Manager
• Issue invoices using Workflowmax and Xero software packages to clients on a monthly basis (training will be provided)
• Confirm new client details including invoicing procedures
• Resolving queries

The candidate:

• Experience in sales ledger/ credit control within a small business is essential
• Knowledge of accounts procedures, client ledgers, disbursements and office accounts
• Possess a good understanding of Excel and Word. Experience of using Xero an advantage
• Excellent Negotiation skills
• Be personable, confident, approachable, strong communication skills

We offer a competitive salary package and support to extend your skills and experience through appropriate training and development.We currently hold the Investors in People Gold standard. If you are interested in this role and have the relevant skills and experience then please apply by sending a CV and covering letter to Liz Johns at ljohns@johnsassociates.co.uk