Sales Ledger Accountant

Career Moves is excited to be partnering with a highly regarded, globally recognized media organization based in the heart of London.

We're currently looking for an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk to join a dynamic and collaborative finance team on a temporary basis. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the sales ledger and supporting the wider business.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a role that goes beyond day-to-day transactional work. You’ll take ownership of invoicing and cash collection, while also gaining exposure to month-end processes, cash flow reporting, and broader financial analysis.

Working closely with teams across the business, you’ll act as a trusted finance contact, giving you the chance to build strong relationships and contribute to commercial decision-making in a fast-paced, global environment.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY ROLE - CANDIDATES MUST BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date sales ledger across multiple revenue streams, proactively resolving discrepancies and aged balances.
• Prepare, issue, and post invoices in line with contractual agreements, ensuring accurate cash allocation against receipts.
• Manage customer relationships from a receivables perspective, overseeing credit control activities to optimize cash collection and resolve queries or disputes.
• Maintain relevant internal systems and ensure accurate setup and maintenance of billing and customer data.
• Review and validate revenue-related reporting from external or internal sources, ensuring correct application of agreed commercial terms and investigating variances where required.
• Partner closely with commercial and operational teams to support decision-making and provide financial insight.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and assist with external audit requirements.
• Prepare and post monthly revenue journals, including variance analysis against forecasts and prior periods.
• Produce and analyse cash flow reports, comparing expected vs actual collections.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring clear documentation and audit trail.
• Manage customer master data in line with internal controls and approval processes.
• Continuously review and improve processes, controls, and system efficiencies within the sales ledger function.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and reporting initiatives, supporting business growth and wider finance objectives.
• Take part in internal initiatives that promote inclusion, collaboration, and positive workplace culture.