Overview
Sales Ledger Manager Jobs in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom at GÉANT
Title: Sales Ledger Manager
Company: GÉANT
Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
We’re looking for a Sales Ledger Manager to join our Finance function, based in Amsterdam or Cambridge and operating in an international environment.
This role sits within the CFO team and is responsible for leading and optimising the end‑to‑end revenue and sales ledger process.
You’ll ensure accurate, timely invoicing, maintain strong financial controls, and manage customer accounts proactively. Alongside this, you’ll support improvements in systems and processes as GÉANT continues to evolve its finance environment.
This is a hands‑on role combining operational delivery, stakeholder management, and team leadership.
What You’ll Do
Revenue & Sales Ledger Management You’ll own the end‑to‑end revenue process, ensuring invoices are raised accurately and on time, in line with VAT requirements. You’ll maintain the integrity of the sales ledger and oversee customer account setup.
Accounts Receivable & Debt Management You’ll proactively manage customer accounts, monitor aged debt, and follow up on outstanding and disputed invoices. You’ll keep stakeholders informed on debt positions and escalate where needed.
Financial Control & Reporting You’ll ensure strong internal controls across the sales ledger and lead month‑end close activities related to revenue and receivables.
Leadership & Team Management You’ll lead, develop, and support the sales ledger team, managing performance, hiring where needed, and building a collaborative, high‑performing environment.
Continuous Improvement You’ll contribute to improving accounting processes, systems, and ways of working, supporting the ongoing development of the finance function.
About You
You may be a good fit if you…
- Have experience managing a sales ledger or end‑to‑end revenue process
- Have experience working with project or grant-based accounting
- Are confident working with stakeholders across finance and the wider organisation
- Take a proactive, hands‑on and solutions‑focused approach
Desirable
- Experience working in multi‑currency and multi‑VAT environments
- Exposure to EU grants and project accounting
- Strong understanding of VAT frameworks
- Additional European language (e.g. Dutch)
- Experience with finance systems, automation, or process improvement
Working Arrangements
This role follows GÉANT’s flexible hybrid working model. For the first ~6 months, you’ll be expected to be in the office 4–5 days per week to support onboarding and team integration.
This will reduce to around 3 days per week thereafter.
Regular travel between Amsterdam and Cambridge is required, along with occasional travel within Europe.
Why GÉANT?
GÉANT is Europe’s leading collaboration on e‑infrastructure and services for research and education. We connect over 50 million users across more than 10,000 institutions, enabling research that tackles global challenges.
Working here means being part of a mission‑driven organisation where your work directly supports science, education, and innovation.
What We Offer
- Flexible hybrid working
- 30 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Annual learning budget and conference support
- A collaborative, international working environment
Application Process
Our selection process is straightforward and respectful of your time, typically including:
- An initial call with a recruiter
- An interview with the hiring manager
- A final interview
Once you apply, GÉANT Association will act as the controller of your personal data. Our full Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here:
https://resources.geant.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GEANT_Candidate_Privacy_Notice_V1.2.pdf
