Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistant

Are you an experienced Sales & Purchase Ledger professional who enjoys high-volume processing, detailed reconciliation and being part of a friendly, supportive team?

We’re delighted to be working with a well-established business based in the heart of Horsham who are looking to recruit two Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistants, one full-time and one part-time.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys structured finance work, and is happy to support a small team environment.

The Role

This position is approximately 80% Sales & Purchase Ledger, with some general office administration as part of a close-knit team.

Purchase Ledger (High Volume)

• Processing 300–500 purchase invoices received via email
• Matching, coding and posting invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Regular and detailed reconciliation work

Sales Ledger

• Raising pro-forma invoices
• Processing around 10–20 sales invoices per day
• Checking VAT (including overseas transactions)
• Credit checking clients and assessing eligibility
• Light credit control (accounts process is tight and well managed)
• Monitoring outstanding balances

Office Support

• Answering incoming calls
• Greeting visitors
• Supporting colleagues when needed
• General admin duties within a small team

About You

• Proven experience in Sales and Purchase Ledger
• Confident handling high-volume invoices
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Excellent attention to detail — accuracy is essential
• Experience checking VAT (including overseas invoices)
• Comfortable carrying out credit checks
• Well organised with a methodical approach
• A team player who is happy to muck in when required

What’s On Offer

• Permanent opportunity
• Horsham town centre location
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Well-established accounts processes
• Opportunity to take ownership of your ledger
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays

If you’re an experienced ledger professional looking for a long-term role in Horsham within a welcoming and professional team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Julie at Harris Lord Recruitment for a confidential discussion.