Finance Assistant - Up to 35k DOE

Office Angels; Henfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant for a global business in Henfield. This role involves processing accounts, assisting with payroll, and supporting finance compliance. Ideal candidates should have prior finance experience and be studying or interested in AAT, CIMA, or ACCA. This position offers exposure to various finance functions and the opportunity for career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role, ideally covering transactional duties and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Assisting with payroll reviews and payroll activities.
• Reconciling credit cards and balance sheets.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Studying or interested in AAT, CIMA, or ACCA

Job description

Finance Assistant!

Salary: Up to £35k DOE

Hours: 8.30am - 5pm (flexible once training is completed)

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're recruiting a Finance Assistant on behalf of a global business based in Henfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple finance functions while working towards your AAT, CIMA, or ACCA qualification.

What you'll be doing:

• Processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking transactions
• Posting journals and supporting month-end closing activities
• Assisting with payroll reviews and working alongside outsourced partners
• Reconciling credit cards, balance sheets, and P&L accounts
• Supporting VAT filings and other finance compliance activities
• Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and cost centre analysis
• Supporting external audits and wider finance projects as needed

Who we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a finance role, ideally covering transactional duties and reconciliations
• Strong Excel and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach
• Highly organised, able to prioritise effectively, and capable of working independently or in a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Currently studying or interested in studying AAT, CIMA, or ACCA

Why this role is for you:

• Work within a supportive and professional Finance team
• Exposure to a variety of finance functions in a global business
• Opportunity to gain study support and progress your finance career

We are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. If you're motivated, organised, and ready to develop your finance career, we'd love to hear from you!

To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to be considered, please apply today with your CV!

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.