Sales Ledger Accountant - 23643_222615743

NOV is looking for a Sales Ledger Accountant to join their team in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. As Sales Ledger Accountant you will be part of a busy finance team and will be working on improving AR collections by ensuring compliance with current AR collection procedures, along with the efficient and timely processing of sales ledger accounting activities. This is a varied position where you will be responsible for working primarily within the accounts receivable team.,

• Compile and process export collection forms for customers and submit to bank.
• Raising small quantities of financial sales invoices for back-to-back rentals and pro-forma invoices for customers paying in advance.
• Daily banking including making occasional one-off payments and posting non-subledger transactions e.g. VAT and direct debits.
• Monthly bank reconciliations.
• Cash allocation in JDE of customer remittances.
• Process and pay agent expenses approx. 10-20 invoices per month.
• Complete year-end analysis accounting and tax summaries such as PSA, analysis required by tax department for annual return e.g. legal fees, business gifts etc.
• Assist with new customer set-ups - reviewing credit reports, compliance checks and customer accounts before passing for final approval (holiday cover).
• Assisting with the preparation of month end balance sheet reconciliations e.g., accounts receivable subledger, agents commission and expenses (holiday cover).
• Assisting in contract database review and compliance check.
• Assisting in periodic review of customer balances against credit limits granted. Review and amendment of credit limits if necessary.
• Assisting in cash collection from customers e.g. helping resolve queries.
• Other AR ad-hoc accounting tasks as required.
• Be fully familiar and conversant with department and company policies, procedures and processes, ensuring all work and actions undertaken are in full compliance at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all NOV financial and legal policies are applied at all times.
• Ensure safe working practices are applied at all times, keeping NOV staff safe in a safe environment., Carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and department/area work instructions.
Contribute to general improvements in the quality and key activities of the department/area. Training Participate in training where required. Health, Safety and Environment Carry out all duties safely and in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, Employee Handbook, procedures, training and instruction. To be safety conscious and report any safety hazards to the HSE representative.

Your practical accounting experience along with excellent communication and excel skills will be key to this role as you will be providing crucial support and reports to our management and financial reporting team as well as liaising with our sales teams in the field. You will be responsible for following the Company s accounting processes and methods to tight deadlines and your existing knowledge of accounting and understanding of ERP systems will also be key. You should be keen to take on fresh challenges, develop your technical and interpersonal skills as well as expand your knowledge and experience through on the job training., Able to understand, evaluate and apply technical information (Functional/Technical Learning) Has solutions and suggestions that are effective in addressing the problem at hand (Decision Quality & Problem Solving) Operating Be willing to provide colleagues with the information they need to complete their tasks and eliminate roadblocks (Informing) Be quick to identify critical information and respond appropriately (Priority Setting) Able to apportion time effectively to complete tasks (Time Management) Able to define, work within and improve business processes based on immediate and future business needs (Process management) Accurately determines the length and difficulty of tasks and projects (Planning) Energy Will be energised by challenges and drawn towards opportunities (Action oriented) Organisational Confident and professional when representing the company in person and in writing (Written Communications & Presentation Skills) Personal and Interpersonal A strong sense of customer focus (internal/external) (Customer Focus) A candid team player who collaborates with peers to solve problems (Peer relationships) Committed to self-improvement and development through the role in order to achieve career goals (Self Development) Is known to consistently adhere to ethical principles and expects others to follow suit (Ethics & Values) Qualificactions Sales Ledger Accountant:
• Good Grades Maths, English
• AAT part qualified
Experience:
• Strong working knowledge within a finance position
Skills:
• Computer literacy (including excellent command of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)
• ERP Systems knowledge (JD Edwards)
  
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A flexible benefits program for you and your family through salary sacrifice:
• Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Partner Life Assurance
• Critical Illness
• Retail vouchers
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work
• Travel insurance
Why Join Us? At NOV, you will have the opportunity to work in an international environment with interesting and challenging assignments. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development, attractive compensation, and stable employment conditions. You will be part of an informal working atmosphere, characterized by openness and personal responsibility, working alongside skilled professionals on diverse and impactful projects.