Finance Assistant - 12-Month Maternity Cover & Budget

Marcus Webb Associates Limited; Hastings; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Job summary

Marcus Webb Associates Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant in Hastings, East Sussex for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves supporting accounting management, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial analysis skills, attention to detail, and experience with ERP systems such as Sage, Xero, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics. AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications or progress toward them are preferred. Training is available.

Qualifications

• Full-time maternity cover for 12 months.
• Support accounting management and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist budgeting.
• Liaise with external auditors and prepare year-end schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage receivables and payables control accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and update asset register.
• Assist with annual budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare financial results (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Analyze costs, pricing and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Coordinate with external auditors for monitoring finances and year-end work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Proactive attitude

Strong communicator

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Accounting qualification (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Marcus Webb Associates Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant in Hastings, East Sussex for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves supporting accounting management, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial analysis skills, attention to detail, and experience with ERP systems such as Sage, Xero, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics. AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications or progress toward them are preferred. Training is available.