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Finance Assistant

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 27,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We're working with a well-established business seeking a Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on accuracy, and wants to further develop their finance career within a collaborative and people-focused environment.

As a Finance Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring financial processes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with company procedures. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business, helping to maintain smooth financial operations whilst contributing to the wider success of the organisation.

As a Finance Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

  * Processing supplier invoices and credit card transactions accurately

  * Assisting with journals, bank transactions, and maintaining accurate audit-ready records

  * Supporting daily and monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies

  * Preparing and issuing sales invoices across multiple areas of the business

  * Processing BACS payments, direct debits, and related reports

  * Managing customer accounts and aged debtors, helping to maintain healthy cash flow

  * Supporting month-end activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting

  * Monitoring the finance inbox and responding to queries in a professional and timely manner

  * Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve finance-related issues

Requirements for the Finance Assistant:

  * Previous experience within a finance or accounts administration position

  * Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills

  * Excellent organisational and time management abilities

  * Confident communication skills, both written and verbal

  * The ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism

  * A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving

  * Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software would be advantageous

  * A finance qualification or ongoing studies would be beneficial but not essential

Salary, Hours & Benefits:

  * £27,000 - £28,000

  * 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday

  * Permanent position based in Brighton

  * 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional day off on your birthday

  * Free onsite parking

  * Hybrid working available following successful completion of probation (minimum two days per week in the office)

  * Company events

  * Shopping discounts

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

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