Ledger Manager
Location: Boston/Hybrid
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for a Ledger Manager for a family-owned and progressive Group. As Ledger Manager, you will support the Financial Controller by managing the Ledgers for all companies within the Group. This is a great opportunity to work with an organisation that endeavours to make sure everyone enjoys a healthy work/life balance and is supported to reach their potential.
The Role
Sales Ledgers
- Ensure invoices are raised in a timely fashion
- Ensure credit notes are fully approved before being processed on the ledger
- Ensure cash is posted and allocated to the customer account
- Assist with query resolution and escalate issues where necessary
- Ensure General Managers are kept informed of Aged Debtors and participate in the collection of debt where necessary
- Escalate overdue balances so that external assistance can be sought
Purchase Ledgers
- Ensure purchase invoices are processed in a timely fashion
- Ensure coding of invoices is accurate and updated as necessary
- Agree vendors to be included in the payment runs with the ledger clerk
- Take steps to reduce unposted invoices at Month End
All Ledgers
- Month End review of ledgers and ensure they are in balance (pending processing of invoices) prior to close
- Closing of ledgers across all companies and saving of Aging reports
- Reconciliation of ledgers and submission of data to bank on a weekly basis
- Review payment/collection terms across the ledgers and advise on changes where possible
- Act as a point of contact for the auditor with queries on invoices/payments
- Ensure VAT registration checks are completed on a regular basis
- Review cash promises from Ledger Clerks and feed into cashflow files
- Business Partner for IT, reviewing costs at Month End
Skills and Qualifications
- A can-do attitude is a must
- Self-motivated and flexible
- Personable and approachable
- Team player
Benefits
- Company sick pay
- Free parking onsite
- Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with service
- Training and development tailored to support you
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate to apply.