Accounts Clerk – Sales Ledger, Exeter
3C Falcon Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7LB
Salary: £25,620 per annum
About the Role:
We have an opportunity for someone to join our Finance Team supporting the Sales Ledger function. This role is ideal for someone who wants to obtain experience in the foundations of finance.
About Original Style:
We pride ourselves on being a market leader in the tile industry, known for sourcing exclusive, on-trend designs that elevate spaces with style and quality. Our passion for excellence extends beyond our exceptional product range; we are equally committed to delivering top-tier customer service that sets us apart. As a trusted partner for designers, traders and homeowners alike, we bring unique design visions to life through our unparalleled tile collections.
Original Style is a renowned U.K manufacturer with 40 years’ of experience producing premium, handcrafted tiles that are celebrated for their exceptional quality and timeless appeal.
Key Responsibilities:
As an Account Clerk your responsibilities will include:
· Sales Ledger.
- Posting receipts to the correct customer ledger.
- Allocating payments to sales invoice.
· Contacting customers for Remits if unable to allocate the receipt.
· Post bank statements to Business Central (BC).
· Manage retail end of day’s takings and reconcile the daily takings for cash.
· Support Retail for processing Bacs receipts.
· Support for credit control to answer queries regarding their account.
· Release sales orders and check validation.
· Monitor retail sales entries on a weekly basis to ensure no unpaid invoices and raise queries with retail.
What We’re Looking For:
· excellent numeric skills;
· accurate data entry skills with good attention to detail;
· IT literacy with good MS Office skills, especially Excel;
· experience of using a finance package, knowledge of using Business Central would be an advantage;
· excellent communication skills;
· an ability to work under pressure;
· an ability to prioritise day-to-day procedures.
Working with Us:
When you join our team you’re becoming part of a friendly, creative community passionate about design and exceptional customer service. Along with the opportunity to work with stunning products and inspiring customers, we offer:
· Company Pension Plan
· 20 days basic holidays increasing to 26 days with service
· Ongoing Training
· Recognition for Long Service
· Staff Discount
· Death in Service Benefit
· Medicash Healthcare Cashplan (including shopping, travel and gym discounts)
· Career progression within our growing dynamic Company
How to Apply:
Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter (including current salary and salary expectations) to Jade Calvert, Human Resources Advisor, by email to [email protected].
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTS CLERK - SALES LEDGER
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
REPORTS TO: FINANCE MANAGER
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
As part of the Original Style Finance Team, you will be supporting the Sales Ledger function. This role is ideal for someone who wants to obtain experience in the foundations of finance.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
· Sales Ledger.
- Posting receipts to the correct customer ledger.
- Allocating payments to sales invoice.
· Contacting customers for Remits if unable to allocate the receipt.
· Post bank statements to Business Central (BC).
· Manage retail end of day’s takings and reconcile the daily takings for cash.
· Support Retail for processing Bacs receipts.
· Support for credit control to answer queries regarding their account.
· Release sales orders and check validation.
· Monitor retail sales entries on a weekly basis to ensure no unpaid invoices and raise queries with retail.
These are the main functions of the job but the incumbent may be required to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required to meet the demands of the business.
This will include cover for other members of the finance team during busy periods and holiday cover.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
· Endorse and promote a positive and conscious health and safety culture within the Company. Ensure always take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
· Ensure compliance with all health and safety, quality and human resource policies and procedures of Original Style.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
To succeed in this role the person needs to:
· demonstrate excellent numeric skills;
· demonstrate accurate data entry skills with good attention to detail;
· be IT literate with good MS Office skills, especially Excel;
· have experience of using a finance package, knowledge of using Business Central would be an advantage;
· possess excellent communication skills;
· have an ability to work under pressure;
· be able to prioritise day-to-day procedures.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON ORIGINAL STYLE LIMITED
Please refer to the following websites:
Original Style is one of the U.K.’s leading manufacturers, importers and distributors with an extensive portfolio of high quality ceramic, porcelain, glass mosaic and stone tiles. The Company has been producing high quality tiles in our factory in Exeter, Devon, since 1986 and we offer a wide range of products - from contemporary large format wall and floor tiles to hand-finished glazed tiles designed in-house. Tiles are our craft and we are committed to manufacturing using traditional techniques teamed with state of the art technologies. We also source original and innovative tiles for our collections from across the globe, such as our unique glass products and mosaics, enriching our collections for a truly versatile choice. The key to our success is the experience of our highly skilled designers and craftspeople, showroom experts, customer service and all the support functions who make it a priority to ensure customer experience excellence throughout each stage of their journey with us.
With circa 190 employees, 15 tile showrooms and a global network of retailers, Original Style is committed to continuous development as an industry leader. We have recently rebranded the majority of our retail showrooms/stores to Clay & Rock, aiming to provide a premium retail experience. With continuous growth and products available in over 60 countries and over 2,000 retail outlets worldwide there’s never been a more exciting time to join Original Style. Your growth is equally important to us – we will support you to reach your full potential and achieve your personal development goals.
Pay: £25,620.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to live and work in the U.K. without a visa?
- How many years data entry experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
