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    We are seeking a Finance Sales Ledger 12-month Placement student to join our Finance team in Ipswich, Suffolk. This internship will provide a good background for students aiming for accounting qualifications.

    Responsibilities 

    • To accurately maintain the Sales Ledger (Oracle), making all cash postings
    • Assist with the control and issue of all invoices, credit notes, and statements to customers
    • Assist with the continuous review of all credit limits through trading experience and external data
    • Assist and participate with the planned implementation of SAP (replacement ERP system), a rare opportunity
    • Ensure all dealers supply copies of annual published Financial Statements
    • To be responsible for Douglas parts customers accounts worldwide
    • Publish monthly a Credit Limit utilisation Forecast report
    • Investigate monthly any Ledger credit balances
    • Assist with US container shipment documents and send to Wells Fargo for factoring
    • Maximisation of cash flow of the Company
    • Assist with the daily Purchase Ledger invoice scanning on to the Hyland database
    • Assist with Purchase Ledger Oracle invoice entry
    • Perform any ad hoc tasks and projects required by the Senior Credit Controller or Finance Leadership
    • Contribute to team spirit to achieve the team goals.

    What we offer

    • Competitive salary
    • A nine day working fortnight (every other Friday off work)
    • 30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
    • Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
    • Life assurance scheme
    • Company sick pay scheme
    • On-site golf course and football pitch
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Long service awards
    • Perks at work (discounted cinema tickets etc)
    • Learning and development opportunities.

    Qualifications

    • A strong academic background in relevant A Level disciplines, for example Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Maths, or related subjects (or equivalent qualifications)
    • You should be enrolled in a relevant Finance degree, on track to achieve at least a 2:1 (based on results to date)
    • Prior internships/work experience in Finance roles is advantageous, but not essential
    • You should be an energetic team player
    • Numerically accurate, and methodical and thorough
    • Computer literate
    • Able to work under pressure with a flexible attitude
    • Articulate but firm telephone manner.