Finance Assistant

Employer: First Recruitment Services

Location: Polegate, South East England, GB

Salary: GBP 14.29

Job type: FULL_TIME, TEMPORARY, On-Site

Posted: 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Sector: Finance & Accounting

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

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