Senior Finance Assistant

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Parking on site

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Modern office

Friendly team

Job summary

Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with a successful SME in East Grinstead who are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Assistant to join their team.

This hands-on role requires someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership and ensure the finance function runs efficiently. You will oversee day-to-day ledgers, process invoices, manage credit control and support month-end tasks with a focus on accuracy and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Xero experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations and credit control.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with ownership of tasks.
• Ability to support and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day purchase and sales ledger.
• Process invoices, payments and bank reconciliations.
• Manage credit control and outstanding payments.
• Support month-end processes including accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Prepare and review monthly P&L accounts.
• Liaise with external Accountant and resolve queries.
• Take ownership of finance tasks and meet deadlines.
• Support and motivate colleagues to maintain efficient workflows.

Skills

Xero

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Ledger reconciliations

Excel

Credit control

Month-end

Ownership

Tools

Xero

Job description

Senior Finance Assistant

Up to £40K DOE

Full time

East Grinstead

Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with a successful SME in East Grinstead who are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Assistant to join their team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership and ensure the finance function runs efficiently.

Key duties of the Senior Finance Assistant:

• Overseeing day-to-day purchase and sales ledger
• Processing invoices, payments and bank reconciliations
• Managing credit control and outstanding payments
• Supporting month-end, including accruals, prepayments and journals
• Preparing and reviewing monthly P&L accounts
• Liaising with the external Accountant and resolving queries
• Taking ownership of finance tasks and ensuring deadlines are met
• Supporting and motivating colleagues to maintain efficient workflows

We are looking for:

• Previous accounts/finance experience, ideally at senior level
• Xero experience - essential
• Strong knowledge of purchase/sales ledger, reconciliations and credit control
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas and data handling
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident challenging and querying where required
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong ownership
• Ability to support and motivate others

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £40K DOE
• Fully office based
• Company pension
• Parking on site
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Fully refurbished, modern office
• Very friendly and supportive team