Sales Ledger Assistant

Sales Ledger Assistant

Fixed Term Contract – 6 months

We are currently looking for a Part Time Sales Ledger Assistant to join our Finance Department on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract. 

The role of Sales Ledger Assistant is essential to the International Revenue and Accounting function at Optos. This role is responsible for this role is responsible for accurate invoicing and revenue accounting.  Reporting to the Financial Analyst within the International Finance team, your primary role will be ensuring the smooth, end to end running of sales ledger and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be initiative-taking with a can-do attitude, possessing strong organisational skills, and a professional approach with a prominent level of discretion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Raising Sales invoices and maintaining customer accounts
• Point of contact for internal and external stakeholders relating to customer accounts
• Administration of the DD/SEPA processes and cash allocation
• Operate the shared mailbox and address queries in a timely manner
• Administering and collection of due/overdue accounts receivable
• Month end tasks including ledger reconciliation and reporting
• Other duties requested by the company from time to time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous sales ledger experience is essential, ideally with exposure to Foreign Currency transactions in an International Business
• Intermediate Microsoft excel skills
• Competent to deal with an elevated level of complex debt issues and prioritise accordingly
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrable experience of positive prioritisation and the ability to juggle a busy workload and meet tight deadline
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics GP and banking systems would be desirable
• Foreign language – French, German or Spanish desirable

BENEFITS

At Optos, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age or protected veteran status.

 If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience and want to join a great team, please click on the Apply button!