Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Eastbourne | Finance | Hybrid - 3 days office based | £26,500-£30,000 depending on experience

Join a close-knit finance team that is looking for an accounts assistant to take on a varied, hands‑on role where your attention to detail genuinely matters.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail‑orientated finance professional to play a key part in keeping financial operations running smoothly, handling everything from day‑to‑day transaction processing to month‑end reporting and compliance.

• Transactional processing, verifying and maintaining records for invoices, expenses, payments and vouchers
• Monitoring daily finance communications and resolving queries with branches, departments and third parties
• Owning the rent transaction recording, documentation and payment file validation
• Preparing and processing journals, including month‑end journals and cost allocations
• Verifying expense claims and administering the company's expenses system
• Administering the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) process verifying subcontractors, processing payments and submitting monthly HMRC returns
• Managing petty cash end‑to‑end, including cheque generation and accounting entries
• Producing monthly reporting on property rental income and monies outstanding
• Supporting account reconciliations, year‑end finalisation and Trial Balance preparation
• Assisting with compliance VAT, Corporation Tax, CIS, statutory reporting and external audit
• Contributing to finance projects and helping to document and maintain Finance procedures

• Experience working as part of a finance team with proficiency in accounting software
• Sound knowledge and application of accounting principles
• Strong MS Excel skills and analytical capability
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
• Clear attention to detail with a methodical approach to problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑motivated with strong planning and organising skills

• Previous experience in CIS administration and knowledge of HMRC CIS regulations
• Experience in a retail and/or multi‑site environment
• Knowledge of VAT, Corporation Tax and statutory financial reporting

Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.