Finance Assistant

Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the recruitment industry is seeking a Finance Assistant in East Sussex. In this hands-on role, you will support day-to-day financial operations, including ledger management, bank reconciliations, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have AAT Level 4 and strong skills in SAGE and Excel, contributing to financial compliance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance operations required.
• Knowledge of VAT and payroll is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software.
• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and payroll journals.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting.

Skills

Accuracy

Organization

Communication

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

SAGE

Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant
East Sussex
25k- 27k

Description:

A hands-on role supporting day-to-day financial operations. This position is key to maintaining accurate financial records, supporting internal controls, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You'll assist with ledger management, bank reconciliations, invoicing, and month-end reporting, while contributing to process improvements and system efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software (e.g., SAGE).
Process supplier invoices, staff expenses, and payments.
Assist with bank reconciliations and payroll journals.
Support month-end and year-end reporting, including VAT returns and audit prep.
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
Respond to finance queries and provide general administrative support.

Requirements:

AAT Level 4 (or working towards) or equivalent qualification.
Strong accuracy, organisation, and communication skills.
Experience in finance operations; knowledge of SAGE and Excel preferred.
Understanding of VAT and payroll is an advantage.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.