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Finance Assistant

Recruiter
First Recruitment Services
Location
Sussex
Salary
£14.29 per hour
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
11 September 2026
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Job description

?Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for accuracy and organisation? Join a busy and supportive accounts team as our next Finance Assistant, taking ownership of invoicing, credit control, and key sales ledger duties. This is a full-time temporary role based in Polegate, offering a great opportunity to use your skills in Excel, invoicing, and debt collection within a friendly finance environment.

You will be working Monday to Friday, with a choice of 08:30am - 4:30pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm, earning £14.29 per hour. While the role is temporary, it provides an excellent opportunity to showcase your abilities within an established business.

Key Responsibilities

Processing and inputting sales invoices with high accuracy
Managing credit control and debt collection activity
Producing and sending client statements
Compiling and updating the invoice list
Supporting general administration within the finance department
Any other reasonable duties within the accounting function

Essential Requirements

Recent experience in a Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable, or Finance Administrator role
Strong knowledge of Excel (including formulas, spreadsheets, and data management)
Confident in invoice processing, debt chasing, and dealing with customer accounts
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Preferred (Not Essential) Experience

Working in a busy accounts or finance environment
Using accounting or ERP systems
Managing aged debt
Producing finance reports or documentation
High-volume data entry

Working for First Recruitment as a temporary worker is a great opportunity to experience a variety of workplaces within different industries, whilst offering flexible working hours. You can also expect to receive excellent benefits once you begin temping with First Recruitment Services such as:

24/7 access to NHS approved GP telephone support and prescription services
Access to the UKs largest employees discount platform
Specialist medical assistance and support hotline
Weekly pay
Hundreds of gym discounts
24/7 access to mental health crisis support and counselling

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

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