Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger Clerk
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Position Overview & Specifications
Brand Alliance is a clothing wholesaler of both licensed and our own branded products. We have a team of designers that work with our international business partners to provide our customers with the products that they wish to sell in-store and online. Our customers are some of the largest names in retail including Primark, Next, TK Maxx, Tesco and ASOS.
We are seeking a candidate to work alongside our existing Sales Ledger Clerk, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your duties and responsibilities as Sales Ledger Clerk include the following:
- Produce sales invoices and credit notes.
- Maintaining the sales order reports.
- Credit control of your allocated accounts.
- Communicating with retailers, factories and other external stakeholders.
- Liaising with Directors and Sales Coordinators.
- Resolving queries and disputes in a timely and professional manner.
- Assisting the Financial Controller with ad-hoc duties as and when required.
Personal Skills
- You will have excellent organisation skills and be able to prioritise tasks based on importance and urgency.
- High attention to detail to ensure data is input accurately.
- A team player with the ability to communicate internally and externally at all levels.
- You will be self-motivated and driven to complete all tasks in a timely and effective manner.
IT Skills
- Experience with Sage 50 software is essential.
- Competent in Excel.
Experience
A minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar finance role is necessary.
Salary
£22,000 to £26,000 per annum, dependent upon experience.
Shift Pattern
Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:30pm (summertime hours available)
Location
Head Office, Basildon SS14
Benefits
- Workplace pension.
- Free onsite parking.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Summertime working hours (1pm finish on Fridays).
- 20 days annual leave, plus public holidays.
- Financial support towards accounting qualification.
- Discounts available on stock and samples.
- Casual dress code.
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Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Assistant - Sales Ledger Clerk roles across Brand Alliance (License) Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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