Sales Ledger Officer (Full time, Permanent)

Location: Newport, Shropshire TF9 8NB

Harper Adams University Finance Department is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Receivable Officer professional into a full time, permanent role.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working effectively within a team and a clear understanding of sales ledger and credit control functions.

Key duties of this role include but not limited to generating sales invoices and credit notes, monitoring and maintaining customer details, record payments received, maximise the collection of commercial, project, short course, Apprenticeship, Self-funded Students and conference debt due to the University, in accordance with the debt collection policy.

The role requires a confident and diplomatic communicator who can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to take the initiative in resolving queries and improving efficiencies. The individual should be able to develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues at all levels across the variety of University departments and functions especially within the finance team, as well as with suppliers and customers external to the institution.

For further information about the University or to see full job description, please visit our website at www.harper-adams.ac.uk 

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Michelle Bartley (Sales Ledger Controller) mbartley@harper-adams.ac.uk    

Application Process 

Please click on the above ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our website Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme to submit your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Your personal statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. Applications without a personal statement may not be considered.

Closing Date: midnight on 28 June 2026

Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk 

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