Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk - FTC

Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk

Chichester | Full Time | Hybrid Working | Fixed-Term Contract

Rafferty Resourcing is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing organisation based in the beautiful Chichester area. Our client is seeking an experienced Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their friendly and supportive finance team on a fixed-term contract expected to run for approximately 12 months.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with prior ledger experience who is looking to join a collaborative environment that actively supports learning, development, and progression, while gaining valuable experience within a well-established business.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on position where you will support the day-to-day running of both the Sales and Purchase Ledger functions. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting internal teams, and ensuring smooth financial operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day administration of the Sales and Purchase Ledger
• Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate account records
• Performing account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Assisting with the review and release of supplier payments
• Handling supplier queries and liaising with internal departments
• Processing customer payments and cash receipts from multiple sources
• Carrying out bank reconciliations across multiple currencies, including PayPal
• Supporting credit control activities through phone and written communication
• Collaborating with Sales and Customer Service teams to resolve customer queries
• Reviewing and releasing customer orders
• Assisting with month-end reporting
• Processing expenses and company credit cards
• Completing compliance reporting and submissions
• Managing transactions across multiple currencies

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will also demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Sales and/or Purchase Ledger role
• Strong Excel and general systems skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and team-focused approach

Working Hours & Location

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (30-minute lunch)
• Hybrid working: typically 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
• Flexibility to work full-time in the office if preferred
• During the initial onboarding period, you will be required to work full-time in the office

The office offers a modern open-plan environment, excellent on-site facilities, and free parking. Due to the location, a car is essential.

The Package

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• 23 days holiday rising to 28 days, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working options
• Pension contributions (increasing with service)
• Perkbox benefits and vouchers
• On-site canteen
• Free parking
• Business casual dress code
• Annual Christmas party

About Rafferty Resourcing 

Rafferty Resourcing is an award-winning recruitment consultancy specialising in head office recruitment. We are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy and supporting our client throughout the recruitment process.