Sales Ledger Clerk

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Title: Sales Ledger Clerk
Department: Finance
Reports to: Credit Controller
Position: Full Time
Term: Permanent
Location: Crawley

About AerFin:
Aerfin is a place where great people with a passion for aviation deliver their best work.

AerFin specialises in aircraft end of life solutions, supporting our airline and MRO customer base with quality used material to reduce maintenance costs whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the aircraft you see flying today. Our portfolio of services range from Power-By-Hour packages for airlines, 24/7 AOG support from our London, US and Singapore based distribution centres, engine leasing, innovative material supply programs for MROs including our Beyond.Fleet.Services™ programme.

Over the past 5 years AerFin has experienced significant growth, achieving UK’s fastest growing company in 2017 and Europe’s fastest growing Aerospace & Defence company in 2018. With the Appointment of New investors in 2019 and a new CEO in Jan 2022 the business is now poised for an exciting phase of growth in its next chapter.
Summary:
Working within a small team reporting to the Credit Controller, the Sales Ledger Clerk will ensure the smooth operation of all finance matters through inputting sales invoices and ensuring prompt payment from customers.

Although primarily office based, occasional travel may be required and accordingly the role requires good communication skills and ability to maintain key relationships, have a current valid passport and driving licence.

Salary expectations: £23,000 pa - £26,000 (DoE)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Finance Duties:

• Responsible for opening new customer accounts
• Posting invoices
• Reconciliations of sales ledger accounts
• Prepare and send customer statements
• Reconciling the bank
• Credit control assistance
• Processing online credit card payments
• Chasing overdue invoices

General Office Administration Duties:

• General Filing
• Admin supplier management

Any other duties as directed by the Credit Controller, as appropriate to level of experience

Education and/or Experience:
Knowledge of Double-Entry bookkeeping

Relevant existing accounting experience at the Sales Ledger Clerk / Bookkeeping level, or studying for professional qualification, such as AAT or equivalent

Person Specification:
Essential:
Bright, enthusiastic self-starter with a hands-on can-do approach
Adaptable and able to grow within a fast moving environment.
Proficient in MS Excel.
Willing to work in Crawley area

Personal Qualities:
Good communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work using own initiative.
Able to work within a small team of highly motivated individuals in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person