Sales Ledger Controller

We are looking for a full-time Sales Ledger Controller to join our Finance Operations Team within the Finance Department, based at our Hereford office.

Reporting to the Finance Operations Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting our sales ledger function, ensuring accurate invoicing, maintaining strong financial controls, and leading our Credit Control Team.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships, and delivering a high standard of service, we would love to hear from you.

• Manage daily banking activities, including posting receipts and completing bank reconciliations.
• Generate and submit Direct Debit payment files and other monthly payment submissions.
• Maintain client account information, including account set-up and direct debit details.
• Complete month-end sales ledger activities, including reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet controls.
• Ensure sales ledger procedures are maintained, documented and updated as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, controls and efficiency.
• Act as the Finance lead on invoicing-related projects and system developments.
• Support the annual external audit by providing information and responding to queries.
• Ensure all sales ledger records and documentation are accurately maintained.
• Prepare payroll information for review, including overtime, on-call payments, pension deductions and other payroll adjustments.
• Lead, support and develop the Credit Control Team through coaching, regular one-to-one meetings and performance management.

•  Substantial experience within an accountancy or finance environment, ideally in a Sales Ledger, Credit Control, or similar role.
• AAT qualification (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience.
•  Experience of supervising, supporting, or leading a team, with the ability to motivate others and lead by example.
• Strong understanding of sales ledger processes, credit control activities, financial controls, and payroll administration.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and payroll best practices.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, contributing positively to team culture and supporting others.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement, with the confidence to identify opportunities to enhance processes and controls.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with experience of accounting, finance, and payroll systems.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial and employee information with discretion and professionalism.

• Experience using Sage or similar finance and payroll systems.
• Experience preparing and processing payroll.
• Experience producing financial reports and analysing financial data.
• Knowledge of employment-related payroll requirements, including statutory payments and deductions.

We are a company committed to Equal Opportunities.

All roles at allpay Limited are subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.