Finance Assistant

Alexander Lloyd; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in East Grinstead is looking for a Finance Assistant to support their finance team. This office-based role involves managing both sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring financial accuracy and providing excellent customer service. The right candidate will enjoy a hands-on finance environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Confident working with numbers and financial systems.
• Able to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Team player with proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments.
• Produce and send sales invoices.
• Manage credit control and debt recovery.
• Process supplier payment runs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Numerical confidence

Education

Previous finance or accounts experience

Job description

Alexander Lloyd are working with a well-established and highly regarded business based in East Grinstead, where we've already placed the majority of the finance team - so we can personally vouch for the positive culture, stability, and supportive environment.

They are now looking to add a Finance Assistant to the team. This is an office-based role, so you must be a driver with access to your own vehicle, paying up to £32k PA.

About the Role:

You'll be supporting the Finance Manager in maintaining the accuracy and effectiveness of the Finance Department, working across both sales and purchase ledgers and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

This is a varied and busy role with scope to develop and take ownership of processes. It's perfect for someone who enjoys a hands-on finance environment and is keen to be a key part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments
• Produce and send sales invoices
• Manage credit control and debt recovery
• Maintain and update the purchase ledger
• Process supplier payment runs
• Monitor and analyse credit reports and customer limits
• Handle customer queries and resolve payment issues
• Manage finance inboxes and admin tasks
• Maintain database records with accuracy
• Deliver consistent, professional customer service
• Support the wider team and contribute to business growth

About You:

• Previous finance or accounts experience (ideally in a similar all-round role)
• Confident working with numbers and financial systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Able to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• A team player with a proactive attitude
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Happy to work in the office full time

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where people genuinely enjoy working. If you're looking for a stable, friendly environment where your work makes a real difference - this could be the perfect next step for you.

This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is the leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance and Accountancy space. From part to fully qualified accountants within Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, FP&A, commercial finance up to Director level throughout Surrey, Sussex, London & Kent. Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role.