Accounts Assistant

Reed; Hastings; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 weeks annual leave

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Finance Assistant for a full-time, 37.5-hour role in Hastings. The position offers year-round work with a salary of £25,989 - £27,694, dependent on experience.

The successful candidate will support day-to-day finance activities and play a key role in maintaining robust financial records in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include managing ledgers, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end procedures, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.

Qualifications

• Finance experience is essential.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Support credit control processes.
• Handle banking and cash transactions.
• Complete monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end procedures.

Skills

Finance experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Finance Assistant Full-time 37.5 hours Year-round (52 weeks) £25,989 - £27,694 (DOE)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with finance experience who is looking for a role with real purpose, alongside strong development prospects in a collaborative environment.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, including:

• Managing purchase and sales ledger
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting credit control processes
• Handling banking and cash transactions
• Completing monthly reconciliations
• Managing petty cash and company card transactions
• Assisting with month-end and year-end procedures

You’ll also be involved in broader operational duties:

• Coordinating orders and liaising with suppliers and external stakeholders
• Supporting costings and financial agreements
• Maintaining databases and producing documentation
• Ensuring records are audit-ready
• Communicating effectively across departments

This is a varied and fast-paced role suited to someone organised and proactive.

About You

• Previous finance experience (essential)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel)
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and proactive approach

Experience within an education or public sector setting is helpful but not essential.

What’s on Offer

• 8 weeks annual leave
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• A role where you can make a meaningful impact
• Strong wellbeing focus and Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional on-site facilities available

Important Information

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to DBS checks and appropriate pre-employment screening.