Sales Ledger Manager

To ensure robust transaction processing controls operating effectively across the sales ledger to ensure accurate and timely data flow through to the management accounts function ensuring internal service SLA’s are met. The job requires this person to bridge communication between the sales ledger, the management accounts function, and other departments in the business.

Job Overview

The Sales Ledger Manager will oversee and prioritise the workflow to ensure the ledgers produce accurate and timely data for the management accounts team to use, including generating exception reporting, developing month-end close procedures, and review procedures. The role also involves liaising with the PBSUK Financial Controller and Associate Director Finance - PBSUK to assist in building a best-in-class finance function and meeting deadlines.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

1. Manage workflows of the ledgers and maintain service level agreements internally.
2. Review exception reporting ensuring that action is taken in a timely manner.
3. Produce housekeeping reports to ensure the data is accurate.
4. Review cash posting and reconciliations.
5. Review samples of contracts and adjustments processed and provide feedback to the team.
6. Liaise with senior management in CEX and Credit Control to problem-solve billing issues.
7. Review reconciliation of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and cash, signing off month-end checklists.
8. Train and develop ledger staff alongside the seniors and Finance Manager.
9. Improve Financial Control and increase the use of automation where possible.

What You Bring to the Team

1. Ability to organise and prioritise others' workload to meet strict deadlines.
2. Sound knowledge of finance procedures and controls.
3. Ability to problem-solve and create solutions for practical and technical issues that arise.
4. Can work on own initiative and under pressure.