Accounts Receivable Clerk

Role: Sales Ledger Clerk
Location: Peterborough
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: Circa £26,000 a year, depending on experience
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, discounted colleague car purchasing options available, life assurance, pension scheme, wellbeing support, employee discount for servicing and popular retailers

Who we are

Marshall Motor Group is one of the UK’s largest car dealer groups representing 23 of the world’s most popular and celebrated car, van, truck and motorbike manufacturers with 141 dealerships situated across 34 UK counties.

We are as passionate about our people as we are our customers. As part of the Constellation Automotive Group which includes webuyanycar, cinch and BCA, there are huge opportunities for you to find your place and build the career you want with us.

The Role

As a Sales Ledger Clerk, you will ensure that due diligence and correct authorisation levels are applied to the opening and continued operation of all credit accounts. Maintaining credit control procedures to keep debtor levels to a minimum and following established procedures that ensure accounting control is maintained and Marshall Accounting Policies are adhered to.

This is a great opportunity for you if you are eager to take your first step into your career in accountancy, and we offer training and development opportunities for your career to continue to grow with us.

Who you are

• Solid IT skills would be beneficial for this role, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, being able not only listen, but to also be able to relay information clearly.
• You will enjoy working within a high transactional volume environment.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with your suppliers and colleagues, and be able to collaborate on projects/specific workstreams as appropriate.
• As a self-starter, you will be able to manage your time and workload effectively to support the wider team.
• Preferably, you will have at least 2 years relevant experience working within a large accounting office, preferably within the automotive retail sector. However, this is not essential to be successful in your application.
• Knowledge of the Kerridge/Keyloop dealer management system would be a distinct advantage.
• We are also prepared to consider applications from those without relevant experience but who wish to pursue a career within finance. To be considered on this basis, you must be able to evidence strong numeracy skills and previous experience of working within a busy office environment that includes regular interaction with customers and stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Achieve a consistently high standard of ledger maintenance / regularly review ledgers to maintain clear records with accurate and valid notes to ensure that accurate information is always available.
• Post receipts and daily banking to the ledger in a timely and accurate manner, allocating to correct invoices / ledger and ensuring that sales ledger / each banking is fully reconciled.
• Post journals where necessary and raise re-charge / adhoc invoices.
• Liaise with internal customers / colleagues to identify invoicing information errors.
• Manage cheques and prepare ready for G4S collection.
• Chase overdue invoices and payments via telephone and email ensuring payments are on track to be paid within the agreed terms.
• Conduct Experian credit checks for new customers to ensure eligibility for credit.
• Manage internal and external debt payment questions and enquiries promptly and accurately.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity for a career at Marshall Motor Group, apply online and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.