Sales Ledger Manager
Location: Hybrid – Cambridge (minimum two days per week onsite)
Salary: £38,000–£42,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent | Full-time (40 hours per week)
Our client is a highly respected client based in Cambridge, we are actively supporting them in the appointment of a Sales Ledger Manager to lead their accounts receivable function and play a pivotal role in safeguarding revenue and strengthening financial performance.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the sales ledger function within a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation. The successful candidate will ensure timely invoicing, effective credit control, and robust accounts receivable processes while leading and developing a Sales Ledger Administrator.
You will work closely with the wider finance team, supporting month-end and year-end processes, improving controls, and driving efficiencies through system enhancements and automation.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable Leadership
- Oversee the end-to-end sales ledger process
- Manage and support the Sales Ledger Administrator
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure policy compliance
Invoicing & Billing
- Ensure timely and accurate invoicing to clients
- Manage programme revenue recognition at month-end
- Create and manage custom programme codes within Microsoft Dynamics
Credit Control & Collections
- Monitor overdue accounts and proactively follow up outstanding invoices
- Collaborate across departments to resolve payment issues
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Authorise client refunds
Reporting & Financial Oversight
- Support month-end and year-end reporting
- Improve accounts receivable processes and internal controls
- Handle internal and external queries professionally and efficiently
Systems & Process Improvement
- Utilise Microsoft Dynamics Business Central to ensure accurate accounting entries
- Maximise automation through integrated systems and advanced Excel usage
- Contribute to relevant projects and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Essential:
- Experience managing accounts receivable / sales ledger processes
- Strong working knowledge of accounting principles
- Experience in a dynamic finance team environment
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, even under pressure
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Confident communicator with sound negotiation skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel)
Desirable:
- Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
- Leadership or supervisory experience
You will bring a flexible, adaptable mindset and a continuous improvement approach to workflow and service delivery.
Reward & Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package,
Highlights include:
- 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Generous enhanced family leave (including 26 weeks’ full-pay maternity and 12 weeks’ full-pay paternity leave)
- Annual pay reviews aligned to cost-of-living increases
- Performance-related pay and bonus schemes
- USS pension scheme (total contribution 20.6%)
- £500 annual individual training budget plus extensive development opportunities
- Access to executive coaching, mentoring, and internal academies
- Wide-ranging staff discounts and lifestyle benefits through the University’s CAMbens scheme
- Health and wellbeing support, including counselling and occupational health services
- Regular social events and community activities
Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid position, with a minimum of two days per week in the Cambridge office (with flexibility required based on business needs). Flexible working hours are available to support work-life balance.
If you are an experienced Sales Ledger professional ready to take the next step in your career within a prestigious and forward-thinking organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please Kul Mahal on kul.mahal@irweb.co.uk
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