SALES LEDGER ADMINISTRATOR

LERWICK – ACCOUNTS OFFICE

Northwards provides a high-quality freight and haulage service from/to our depots in Shetland, Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster and Glasgow, and, through partner collaborations, throughout the UK and Europe.

We share a genuine commitment to putting customers first by providing on-time and reliable delivery of goods and equipment. Every member of our team has an important role to play in maintaining our standards and driving the business forward.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Ledger Administrator to join the team to support the accounts department at the Lerwick office. This is an interesting and varied, full-time position (35 hours per week), working as part of a busy team. A high level of accuracy and commitment to meet deadlines and targets is required.

Key Duties

Reconciling bank statements daily
Taking a proactive role in managing credit control functions
Handling customer account queries
Monitoring accounts mailboxes

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Previous experience working in an office environment
Basic knowledge of accounting software
Strong computer skills
Proficient on all Microsoft Office programs
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and under own initiative as well as part of a team
Positive, friendly, and professional demeanour
Ability to review processes and procedures to identify where efficiencies could be made in line with evolving technology

Benefits:

Competitive salary, leave provisions and pension scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Development training
Travel insurance
Group life assurance

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Rachael Williamson, Finance Manager, on 01595 694452.

If you are interested in the above position, please send your CV along with a relevant covering letter to rachael.williamson@northwardsltd.co.uk or in writing to Rachael Williamson, Northwards Ltd, Anderson Base, Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PX