Credit Control and Sales Ledger

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**Credit Controller and Sales Ledger**

**Circa £25,000**

**12 Month Fixed Term Contract**

**35 hours per week**

**Wimbledon (with flexible & hybrid working)**

We’ve been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. We help organisations thrive by focusing on their people, supporting our economies and societies. We’re the professional body for HR, L&D, OD and all people professionals - experts in people, work and change. With over 160,000 members globally - and a growing community using our research, insights and learning - we give trusted advice and offer independent thought leadership. And we are a leading voice in the call for good work that creates value for everyone.

There has never been a more interesting or important time to join us. We offer an inclusive and stimulating culture and a wide range of professional development opportunities, as well as excellent benefits such as 28 days’ holiday with an option to buy and sell days, £125 personal development allowance, access to an award winning pension scheme and a commitment to wellbeing including a cashback health scheme.

**The role**

As Credit Controller and Sales Ledger Administrator** **you will** **provide a comprehensive and effective credit control service for CIPD and CIPD** **Enterprises Ltd. To assist the Sales Ledger Executive with the administration of the sales ledger and the resolution of queries.

**What you’ll be doing**
- To follow up with telephone calls to reinforce the need for prompt payment.
- To post cash received in CIPD and CIPD Enterprises Ltd.
- To investigate queries raised on outstanding invoices, liaising with Finance and other areas in order to resolve queries quickly and efficiently.
- To assist in the resolution of queries on internal and external customer accounts, with a proven background in tough ledger management.
- To cover staff absence within the Sales Ledger Team.
- Help navigate a transition to new accounting system and help meet project deliverables
- Adaptable and flexible in approach and able to step up to the duties of Sales Ledger Manager in times of holiday/sick leave absences.
- Teamworking essential, as part of a wider Finance team and Internal stakeholders.
- Assist with training any new members of staff.

**What you’ll need to be successful**
- The job holder will be numerate with good intermediate spreadsheet skills and experience with computerised accounting systems, preferably on sales ledger. Accuracy in this type of work is important.
- The jobholder will have good organisation and prioritisation skills. The job holder will also be conscientious and willing to work as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and good customer service are required, including an excellent telephone manner. A degree of assertiveness and persuasive skills are also important.

**If this role describes you and your career aspirations, then click APPLY.**

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