Finance Assistant

First Recruitment Services; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Hybrid working after probation

25 days pro rata annual leave + bank &

Job summary

First Recruitment Services is seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to join the finance team in Brighton. The role focuses on accurate processing of invoices, reconciliations, and supporting month-end activities within a collaborative environment.

You will work 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working available after probation. Salary is £13.85–£14.36 per hour, with onsite parking and 25 days pro rata annual leave plus bank holidays and a birthday day off.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel and IT skills.
• Organised with strong time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit card transactions accurately.
• Assist with journals, bank transactions and audit-ready records.
• Support daily and monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and issue sales invoices across multiple areas.
• Process payments (BACS, direct debits) and related reports.
• Manage customer accounts and discuss aged debtors to maintain cash flow.
• Support month-end activities and financial reporting.
• Monitor finance inbox and respond professionally to queries.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve finance issues.

Skills

Excel

IT skills

Time management

Communication

Discretion

Problem solving

Sage 50

Finance qualification

Education

Finance qualification or ongoing studies

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

We're working with a well-established business seeking a part-time Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on accuracy, and wants to further develop their finance career within a collaborative and people-focused environment.

As a Finance Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with company procedures. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business, helping to maintain smooth financial operations whilst contributing to the wider success of the organisation.

As a Finance Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and credit card transactions accurately
• Assisting with journals, bank transactions, and maintaining accurate audit-ready records
• Supporting daily and monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Preparing and issuing sales invoices across multiple areas of the business
• Processing BACS payments, direct debits, and related reports
• Managing customer accounts and aged debtors, helping to maintain healthy cash flow
• Supporting month-end activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Monitoring the finance inbox and responding to queries in a professional and timely manner
• Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve finance-related issues

Requirements for the Finance Assistant:

• Previous experience within a finance or accounts administration position
• Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
• Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software would be advantageous
• A finance qualification or ongoing studies would be beneficial but not essential

Salary, Hours & Benefits:

• £13.85 - £14.36 per hour (DOE)
• 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm
• Permanent position based in Brighton
• 25 days (pro rata) annual leave + bank holidays + additional day off on your birthday
• Free onsite parking
• Hybrid working available following successful completion of probation (minimum two days per week in the office)
• Company events
• Shopping discounts