Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk - FTC

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 skillsA proactive and team focused approach
• 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

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.