Job Description

Job Title: Finance / Business Assistant

Location:

Eastbourne, East Sussex

Job Type:

Full-Time (Dayshift Monday - Friday)

Work Location:

In person, in the office

Reports To:

Finance Director

About Us

We are a dynamic growing SME business delivering Commissioning Management, agency and consultancy services across the property and construction industry - both in the UK and EU. We are known for our agile operations and hands-on leadership. Our team is efficient, collaborative, and committed to driving smart growth.

We are looking for a Finance / Business Assistant who has hands-on accounting experience but also a broad understanding of business functions to ensure financial accuracy and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Job Summary

As a Finance / Business Assistant, your role responsibilities will include a broad range of financial duties including invoicing, reconciliations, reporting, and budgeting support. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial processes within a business context and will play a key role in ensuring financial operations run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Process and raise sales invoices for clients and account for incoming client payments. Produce weekly Aged Debtors reports with notations for follow-up and liaise with the Finance Director for account actions. Coordinate with the Office team to confirm costings and prepare bank payment support documentation. Process expenses invoices and reconcile against weekly timesheet entry records. Post all bank transactions on a weekly basis, including credit card payments. Perform weekly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts. Prepare BACS payments. Prepare monthly VAT reports, including reconciliation of VAT control accounts. Generate weekly cash balance reports, including currency conversion analysis. Assist in the budgeting process and provide data and analysis as needed. Provide financial support and services across various business departments as required. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Create new project sites on SharePoint. Onboard new starters. Support office with travel bookings and general admin when needed.

Required Qualifications / Experience / Skills

Minimum AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (will consider equivalent experience in a Finance / Accounting role). 2+ years of experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably in a SME business setting. Solid understanding of bookkeeping and financial reporting principles. Proficiency in Microsoft office suite and accounting software (e.g., Xero) and particularly Excel. Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills. High attention to detail and ability to multitask. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Use of initiative and forward thinking.

What We Offer

Opportunity to make a direct impact on business growth. Hands-on experience across multiple areas of the business. Room for professional growth and increased responsibilities. Opportunities for further academic qualifications and training.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave.

Company Pension.

Health & Wellbeing Programme.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Accounting: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/06/2025
Expected start date: 07/07/2025