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Finance Assistant

Job in Polegate, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21, England, UK
Listing for: First Recruitment Services
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-09-10
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
  • Accounting
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14.29 GBP Hourly GBP 14.29 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Polegate

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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