Sales Ledger Assistant

Sales Ledger Assistant

Job ID:  3984
Department:  Gibb Central Services
Category:  Port / Agency Operations
Location: 

Great Yarmouth, GB Aberdeen, GB

Employment Type:  Permanent
Description: 

Company Overview

Gibb Group is one of the industry’s leading provider of PPE and MRO products and services as well as one of the energy sector’s most experienced, qualified suppliers. Available globally, our extensive product range is backed by in-house expertise that adds value and ensures our clients’ Offshore teams and assets are protected at all times.

Discover more at www.gibbgroupltd.com

 

Gibb is part of Clarksons – the world’s leading provider of integrated maritime services including broking, finance, port services and research. Clarksons is at the heart of global shipping and has an unrivaled reach, expertise, and depth of experience. Clarksons partner with clients across every sector to meet the demands of the world’s rapidly evolving maritime, offshore, trade and energy markets. Building on our unique heritage and harnessing our insights to see further, faster, we work with our clients and communities to create strategies that have a positive impact on the industry and the world around us. Dedicated to excellence, it’s our people that drive success for our clients.

To understand more about Clarksons, visit us at www.clarksons.com

 

Role Summary

We are seeking a Sales Ledger Assistant to join in our Great Yarmouth location. You will work within the Finance function and have the opportunity to contribute as part of a crucial team to the core accounting and financial operations of the business.

What you’ll be doing

  • Run daily process for sales invoices for the UK and Netherlands entities.
  • Distribute daily sales figures to the management team
  • Submit invoices and supporting documentation into customer AP portals
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any invoice rejections in a timely manner, issuing credit notes and re-invoicing where appropriate
  • Set up new customer accounts, following required procedures for screening
  • Authorise bank payments in accordance with group authorisation policy
  • Mailbox management
  • Assist the Sales Ledger Controller in month end closure, and maintenance of the ledger
  • Support/cover the Sales ledger Controller with credit control and bank postings/reconciliations
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve ad hoc queries
  • General administrative and office support
  • Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business

 

What we’re looking for

We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

  • Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change;
  • Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport;
  • Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results;
  • Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt;
  • Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas;
  • Professional integrity and a respect for company values.

Other requirements

  • Experience in a similar role
  • Able to prioiritise tasks and work to deadlines
  • Strong accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good numeracy and problem-solving skills
  • Organised and able to use own initiative
  • Dedicated, self-motivated and hard working
  • Good communication and administrative skills
  • Enthusiastic and positive outlook
  • MS office skills (intermediate excel desirable)