Sales Ledger Clerk / Credit Controller

Ledger Clerks and Credit Controllers strengthen cashflow management and financial accuracy.
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A Sales Ledger Clerk plays a vital role in managing customer accounts, issuing invoices, and ensuring payments are collected on time. By maintaining accurate records of all transactions and chasing outstanding debts, they directly support cashflow and business stability. Hiring a skilled Sales Ledger Clerk helps reduce debtor days, improve credit control processes, and keep revenue streams predictable.

What Does a Sales Ledger Clerk / Credit Controller Do?

Invoicing & Billing

Raising and sending accurate sales invoices in line with contract terms.

Payment Allocation

Recording and matching incoming payments to the correct customer accounts.

Credit Control & Collections

Chasing overdue invoices via phone and email to ensure timely payment.

Query Resolution

Handling invoice disputes or questions by liaising with customers and internal teams.

Debtor Ledger Management

Maintaining accurate records of outstanding customer balances.

Aged Debt Reporting

Preparing reports on overdue accounts and flagging risks to the business.

Cash Flow Support

Feeding expected customer receipts into short-term cash flow forecasting.

Protecting Working Capital

Ensuring the business stays on top of collections and avoids bad debt exposure.

When Should You Hire a Sales Ledger Clerk / Credit Controller?

A critical hire when invoicing and credit control start impacting cash flow or team efficiency.

Invoicing Is Increasing

You need a clear, consistent process to issue and chase customer invoices.

Cash Collection Is Slipping

Late payments are affecting cash flow and predictability.

Month-End Is Delayed

It’s difficult to close the month due to unclear debtor positions.

Your Team Is Chasing Payments Ad Hoc

Sales or finance team members are losing time chasing overdue invoices.

What Makes a Great Sales Ledger Clerk or Credit Controller?

The most effective people in this role are: 

Is professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Proactive and confident communicators

Skilled at balancing customer service with assertiveness

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Familiar with accounting software and Excel

Comfortable managing high volumes and working to deadlines

Unsure What Role You Really Need?

It’s not always clear whether you need an Assistant Accountant, a Financial Controller, a CFO or something in between.

That’s where our Finance Function Blueprint comes in.

We map out your finance team structure based on your goals, business size, and growth stage, so you can hire with clarity and confidence.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

We offer a free Finance Team Diagnostic session to help you assess your current setup and work out what you really need next. It is a no-obligation, one-to-one session with one of our experienced finance directors. 

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London: 020 8191 2124

Bristol: 0117 244 1891

Email: enquiries@artemisclarke.co.uk

Get In Touch

London: 020 8191 2124

Bristol: 0117 244 1891

Email: enquiries@artemisclarke.co.uk

Get In Touch

London: 020 8191 2124

Bristol: 0117 244 1891

Email: enquiries@artemisclarke.co.uk