Accounts Assistant

Grafters Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Grafters Recruitment Consultants Ltd is seeking an organised Accounts Assistant to join the Finance Department in Eastbourne. You will support day-to-day financial administration, maintain ledgers, process payments and help meet monthly deadlines. The role requires accuracy, good communication, and strong Excel skills.

You will work as part of a collaborative team with opportunities to learn across the finance function. Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.

Qualifications

• Experience in day-to-day financial administration is preferred.
• Ability to work accurately with financial information and ledgers.
• Good communication and a collaborative team approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and reconciliation of financial ledgers.
• Process payments and support payment administration.
• Provide general day-to-day support to the Finance Department.
• Assist with monthly financial processes and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate financial records and keep information up to date.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the department.
• Cross-train in other finance duties for flexible coverage.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player / communicator

Willing to learn

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Location: Eastbourne

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm

Salary: £25,350 per annum

About the Role

Our clients are looking for an organised, motivated and reliable Accounts Assistant to join their Finance Department in Eastbourne.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail who enjoys working as part of a team and supporting the smooth running of a busy finance function.

Working closely with the Finance Department, you will provide day-to-day financial administration support, helping to ensure that ledgers are accurately maintained, payments are processed efficiently and important monthly deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the maintenance and reconciliation of financial ledgers.
• Processing payments and supporting payment administration.
• Providing general day-to-day support to the Finance Department.
• Assisting with monthly financial processes and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring information is kept up to date.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the department.
• Undertaking cross-training in other finance duties to provide flexible cover during periods of absence or increased workload.

About You

• Organised, methodical and has excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with figures and financial information.
• Able to manage their workload and work to deadlines.
• A confident communicator with a positive, team-focused approach.
• Flexible and willing to learn different aspects of the finance function.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.