Sales Ledger Operations Controller

Sales Ledger Operations Controller – Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm ALDERSHOT (driver required, due to remote location)

Full-time, permanent office based Sales Ledger Operations Controller required for successful niche manufacturing business with an office and a factory in Aldershot, Hampshire – to start on an IMMEDIATE / Temp to Perm basis!

Role Overview:

The Sales Ledger Operations Controller manages day-to-day sales ledger activities, supply chain logistics, and group office administration within the Operations department (covering Group Activities including BCC, SBS-R, & FCL). This office based role ensures maximum productivity at minimum cost. The ideal candidate possesses a stock management / logistics background, excellent organisational skills under pressure, and an exceptional eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales Ledger & Financial Administration

• Order Processing: Execute sales order entries, processing, invoicing, and profitability assessments.
• Credit Control: Manage credit control, cash allocation, cash sale invoicing, and credit card payments.
• Cost & Discrepancies: Control debit notes and handle internal stock processing and invoice costing.
• Account Support: Resolve existing customer queries regarding payments, copy documents, and proof of deliveries.

2. Logistics & Purchasing Management

• Transport Coordination: Book, negotiate, and process transport orders while organising collections.
• Despatch Tracking: Maintain the Sales Order calendar, track daily order despatches, and secure proof of deliveries.
• Procurement: Process daily price enquiries, issue purchase orders, and administer goods inwards receipts.
• Compliance: Process daily material certification requirements for compliance and quality control.

3. General Office & Management Support

• Management Assistance: Liaison daily with the Operations Manager to align priorities and support the management team.
• Office Operations: Manage daily computer system backups, outgoing post franking, and stationary/tuck shop stock.
• Facility Support: Coordinate morning coffee provisions and provide administrative support for meeting and training rooms.

• Marketing: Assist with the company's direct marketing campaigns and promotional activities.

• Filing: Day to day  filling and archiving.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record in stock management, administration, and logistics.
• Background: Experience within an engineering or technical services environment is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong negotiation skills, high financial accuracy, and proficiency in IT system backups.
• Attributes: Highly organised, focused under pressure, and possesses a keen eye for detail. Team player, friendly and happy to muck in with all office duties and be part of a small, tight knit team!

Please note that there is an office dog – so being dog friendly is a must!!