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Finance Assistant

Employer: First Recruitment Services Location: Brighton Salary: £13.85 - £14.36/hour Free parking, hybrid working
Posted on
9/1/2026
Employment Type
Permanent
Job Reference
225453015

Job Description

Weand#39;re working with a well-established business seeking a part-time 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, youand#39;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. Youand#39;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 andamp; Benefits:

  • andpound;13.85 - andpound;14.36 per hour (DOE)
  • 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm
  • Permanent position based in Brighton
  • 25 days (pro rata) 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.andnbsp;