Finance Officer

ProTalent Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Brighton is seeking a proactive Finance Officer to manage varied financial operations. This hybrid role offers a salary between £32,000 and £38,000, 23.5 days annual leave, and a supportive culture. Ideal candidates should have experience with Sage 50, excellent organizational skills, and be able to work effectively within a team. If you're ready for a new challenge, apply today.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexible hours

23.5 days annual leave

Modern office space

Friendly and inclusive culture

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on, solutions-focused approach in a busy team.
• Experience in a recruitment or service-based business is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and authorise payments.
• Issue client invoices and manage collections.
• Record and reconcile all financial transactions.
• Process payroll and manage statutory deductions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prepare VAT returns and contribute to management accounts.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure financial compliance.

Skills

Experience using Sage 50

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidence working internationally

Tools

Sage 50

Xero

Job description

Finance Officer – Brighton (Hybrid) | £32,000 – £38,000 + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join a dynamic and growing SME based in Brighton. This is a permanent position offering a broad and varied finance remit within a collaborative, forward-thinking business environment.

Working closely with senior leadership and international partners, this role plays a key part in supporting daily finance operations and strategic financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, authorise payments, and resolve discrepancies
• Issue client invoices, manage collections, monitor aged debt, and handle billing queries
• Record and reconcile all financial transactions accurately
• Process payroll and manage statutory deductions and benefits (UK payroll is limited, with international payroll handled by local accountants)
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Prepare VAT returns and contribute to management accounts
• Conduct internal audits and ensure financial compliance
• Liaise with senior teams and external accountants to provide financial insights and support decision-making

What we’re looking for

• Experience using Sage 50 (essential) and ideally some exposure to Xero (as the business may transition in the future)
• A hands-on, solutions-focused approach and the ability to multitask within a small, busy team
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidence working across international entities and with external accounting partners
• Experience in a recruitment or service-based business is a plus, but not essential

What’s on offer

• £32,000 – £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• 23.5 days annual leave (rising annually up to 29.5 days)
• Modern office space in Brighton, just 5 minutes from the station
• A friendly and inclusive culture with casual dress code
• Volunteering opportunities and a strong people-first ethos

This role is ideal for someone looking to take ownership of a finance function within a supportive, entrepreneurial business. If you’re ready for a new challenge in a varied and impactful role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.