Sales Ledger Clerk

Job Title: Sales Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant Nr Tonbridge, Kent £27,000 per annum About the Business We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK fresh produce distributor and supplier delivering high-volume goods nationwide. Reporting to the Sales & Purchase Ledger Team Leader, this role offers an engaging, fast-paced environment where you will manage credit control, invoicing, and account reconciliation processes. Key Responsibilities * Manage credit control duties to collect outstanding customer payments in an accurate and timely manner. * Accurately prepare customer invoices using the internal Proof of Delivery (POD) matching process. * Record and update daily customer receipts against open invoices. * Investigate and dispute delivery shortages directly with logistics and haulier partners. * Handle and resolve ad-hoc financial and account queries from internal teams across the business. Key Requirements * Previous experience in sales ledger, accounts receivable, or credit control functions. * Strong numerical skills with high attention to detail. * Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word); experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable. * Excellent communication skills, resilience, patience, and confidence when negotiating payment collections. * Ability to prioritise workloads, manage deadlines effectively, and respond well to changing demands. Package & Benefits * Base salary of £27,000 per annum * 33 days holiday allowance (6.6 weeks) * Company pension scheme and optional share scheme * Free on-site parking * Employee Assistance Programme, Medicash, and Life Assurance / Death in Service benefit * Cycle2Work scheme and ongoing training & development opportunities Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM / 40 hours per week) To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration