Finance Assistant

K H R Recruitment Specialists; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A key organization in the transport sector is seeking a skilled Finance Assistant to advance their career within a supportive company. The role revolves around managing the sales ledger, processing invoices, and performing reconciliations. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience using Xero, with basic knowledge of Sage preferred. This position provides a clear development path to a Management Accountant role. A proactive approach and good communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience using Xero.
• Basic knowledge of Sage Line 50 is beneficial.
• Proven experience in sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control.
• Strong skills in bank reconciliation with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Proactive approach to improving systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete sales ledger and credit control process.
• Process purchase ledger invoices, supplier statements, and expenses.
• Perform daily bank account and petty cash reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and budgets.
• Support the team during the transition from Sage to Xero.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team.

Skills

Xero

Sales ledger

Purchase ledger

Credit control

Bank reconciliation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage Line 50

Job description

Overview

Our client, a key organisation in the transport sector, is looking for a skilled Finance Assistant to join their team in Lydd. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career, offering a clear development path to a Management Accountant position within a supportive company.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete sales ledger and credit control process.
• Process purchase ledger invoices, supplier statements, and expenses.
• Perform daily bank account and petty cash reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and budgets.
• Support the team during the transition from Sage to Xero.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience using Xero.
• Basic knowledge of Sage Line 50 is beneficial.
• Proven experience in sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control.
• Strong skills in bank reconciliation with excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• A proactive approach to improving systems and processes.

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KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.

Job Info

• Job Title: Finance Assistant
• Company: K H R Recruitment Specialists
• Location: Brighton, East Sussex
• Salary: £30000 Per annum + Benefits
• Posted:
• Closes: Jan 4th 2026
• Sector: Contract
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time