Finance Assistant

First Recruitment Services; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Birthday day off

Free onsite parking

Hybrid working after probation

Company events

Shopping discounts

Job summary

First Recruitment Services is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a well-established finance team. The role focuses on accuracy and collaboration, supporting day-to-day finance processes and maintaining audit-ready records.

Based in Brighton with hybrid working after probation (minimum two days in the office). 37.5 hours per week, salary 27,000–28,000, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus birthday day off, free onsite parking, company events, and shopping discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounts administration.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Experience with Sage 50 or similar software is advantageous.
• Finance qualification or ongoing studies beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit card transactions.
• Assist with journals, bank transactions, and audit-ready records.
• Support daily and monthly bank reconciliations; investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and issue sales invoices.
• Process BACS payments and direct debits.
• Manage customer accounts and aged debtors.
• Support month-end activities and financial reporting.
• Monitor the finance inbox and respond to queries.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Excel

IT skills

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion and professionalism

Problem-solving

Sage 50 experience

Education

Finance qualification or studies (beneficial)

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

We're working with a well-established business seeking a 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:

• 27,000 - 28,000
• 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Permanent position based in Brighton
• 25 days 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