18 jobs found in Hailsham

The Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the accounting and finance function. This position, based in Lewes, involves ensuring accurate financial records and assisting with day-to-day financial operations. Client Details This role is with a well-established organisation that operates as a medium-sized enterprise and is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products to its clients. Description Process and maintain accurate financial records, including invoices and payments. Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and reconciliations. Support the payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions. Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies promptly. Assist in preparing VAT returns and other statutory filings. Provide administrative support for the finance team as needed. Contribute to the improvement of financial processes and systems. Respond to internal and external financial queries in a professional...

This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a growing organisation on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves overseeing financial reporting and supporting the accounting & finance department in Hove. Client Details As a medium-sized business, they are dedicated to delivering excellence in their field and fostering a culture that values precision and professionalism. Description Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts. Support the budgeting and forecasting process for the accounting & finance department. Analyse financial data to provide insights and recommendations to senior management. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies. Assist with year-end audits and liaise with external auditors as needed. Maintain and improve financial controls and reporting processes. Work collaboratively with other teams to provide financial support and guidance. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process...

We are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to start immediately for a well‑known organisation in Hove. You’ll be working within a busy finance team to help manage day‑to‑day accounting tasks and support the clearing of backlogs across various financial processes including invoice processing and exporting documentation. As an Accounts Assistant you will: * Process invoices, payments, and receipts * Assist with bank reconciliations * Maintain accurate financial records and update internal systems * Support the preparation of financial reports * Handle queries from internal teams and external customers * Provide general administrative support to the finance department The working hours for this role are Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm but flexibility is required. The hourly pay rate is between £14-£16 per hour. Skills & experience required: * Sage Line 50 experience is essential * Confident working with accounting...

Credit Controller – French Speaking Location: Gravesend Kent (minimum 3 days per week on-site) Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Pay Rate: £15.00 – £20.00 per hour (PAYE, depending on experience) We are working on behalf of a well-established, international organisation to recruit an experienced French-speaking Credit Controller for a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, commercially driven environment, supporting European operations with a focus on French accounts. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end credit control function for French accounts Chase outstanding invoices via phone and email Maintain low levels of aged debt in line with internal processes Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries Liaise with internal teams including Customer Services and Sales Review and release credit-referred orders Produce weekly and monthly reports Maintain accurate customer master data Issue system-generated communications and...

About the Role We are looking for an experienced and customer-focused Council Tax Officer to join our Revenues & Benefits team. You will play a key role in the accurate administration and collection of Council Tax, helping to deliver an efficient, fair, and responsive service to our residents. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with local authority Council Tax experience who is confident using Academy Systems and understands the importance of balancing income collection with high-quality customer care. Key Responsibilities * Administer Council Tax accounts, including liability, discounts, exemptions, premiums, and reliefs * Process changes of circumstance and maintain accurate Council Tax records * Issue bills, adjustments, reminders, final notices, and statutory correspondence * Provide clear and professional advice to customers via telephone, email, correspondence, and face-to-face where required * Support the recovery...

A hugely exciting opportunity to join an international organisation on an interim basis, assuming responsibility for the EMEA finance function and overseeing teams across EMEA. This assignment plays a critical role in providing continuity, stabilisation, and structured knowledge transfer while supporting ongoing change and transformation projects.  The interim cover will remain in place until someone has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis. Job Title:  Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director (Knowledge Transfer & Transformation) Job Type: Interim Contract Location: EMEA (Hybrid working) Day Rate: £ Highly Competitive Interim Regional Controller / Finance Director, EMEA – Benefits Competitive day rate Significant influence at senior leadership and regional decision‑making level Opportunity to lead and embed finance transformation across EMEA Key role in stabilisation, process improvement, and knowledge transfer Exposure to a fast‑scaling,...

Join our client's team as a Temporary Finance Assistant! Location: Woolwich Contract Type: Temporary Start Date: April 13, 2026 Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm (30 min lunch) We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our client's dynamic team! If you have a passion for numbers and a knack for detail, this could be the perfect role for you! If you have a DBS on the update system this would be an advantage. What You'll Be Doing: As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations. Your responsibilities will include: Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expense claims in line with trust policies and financial regulations. Verify invoice details, match to purchase orders, and resolve discrepancies by liaising with internal departments and suppliers. Maintain and reconcile the Purchase Ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and up to date, ensuring they are coded to the...

Syntech Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Group Accountant to join a well-established, multi-entity manufacturing business on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on role within a complex manufacturing environment, requiring strong stock, WIP and cost accounting expertise, alongside multi-entity consolidation experience. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute immediately and support improved financial control, reporting accuracy and commercial insight across the Group. Group Accountant Responsibilities Month-End & Financial Reporting * Support and deliver accurate month-end close processes * Prepare monthly management accounts for assigned entities * Maintain accurate stock, WIP and cost accounting * Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Group Consolidation & Analysis * Consolidate financial results across multiple legal entities * Deliver variance...

Job Advertisement: Accounting Assistant / Associate Are you ready to kickstart your career in accounting? Our client, a dynamic organisation based in London, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant / Associate to join their team! About the Role: As an Accounting Assistant / Associate, you will play a vital role in the financial operations of the organisation. You'll assist in implementing processes and controls while ensuring compliance with key regulations. Collaborating closely with the Regulatory Accountant, you'll help initiate and manage various accounting functions that drive the business forward. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable (AP) Support:- Process vendor invoices and staff expenses as the first line of accounting operations. - Maintain and improve operational process sheets for vendors. - Input data into the AP database using Oracle Accounting, ensuring billing accuracy and obtaining necessary approvals. - Initiate payment runs...

I am currently recruiting for an External Auditor to join a central government organisation. The role is hybrid but can be fully remote for the right person. The rates are negotiable and the role will last for 3-6 months. Job Specification Deliver audits that meet the clients quality standard Prepare audit methods Assist audit fieldwork to ensure delivery on time Summarise evidence and analysis Draft clear, concise accurate documentation and findings Formulate conclusions and constructive recommendations Build and maintain professional working relationships and address any relationship difficulties Organise own work according to the audit work plan and schedule Keep up to date and undertake professional development as agreed with managerThe ideal candidate will need to have an accountancy qualification from a recognised UK body. They will need to have at least 2 years external audit experience to be considered. If you are interested, please get in touch

Job Title: Income Officer Location: London Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: ASAP A Local Authority in London is seeking an Income Officer to support the effective management and collection of rental income across its housing portfolio. This is an initial 6-month contract, offering an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in income recovery, rent arrears, or housing finance within a social housing setting. About the Role You will play a key role in maximising rental income and minimising arrears, ensuring tenants are supported to sustain their tenancies. Acting as a main point of contact for residents in relation to rent and payments, you will manage arrears cases, provide financial guidance, and work closely with internal teams and external agencies. Key Responsibilities * Managing a caseload of rent accounts and monitoring arrears * Contacting tenants to recover outstanding rent and agree repayment plans * Supporting...

Company Profile CBRE is a global leader in Facilities Management and workplace services, providing the technical, financial and operational support that keeps buildings running safely, efficiently and sustainably. With a global team of over 70,000 professionals operating across 48 countries, we deliver high‑quality FM solutions for clients in every sector. Job Title: Contract Support - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Contract Support to join the team located in London. The Contract Support role is a vital part of any FM contract. Acting as the central coordination point for finance administration, document control and workflow management, you will ensure the contract runs smoothly day‑to‑day. You will manage purchase orders, invoices, compliance documentation and financial reporting, while supporting engineers and the wider operational...

We're recruiting an experienced Head of Revenues and Benefits to lead a high-performing local authority service, overseeing the full scope of statutory Revenues and Benefits functions including Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits and income collection. This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on the Collection Fund, system re-procurement and service transformation. The successful candidate will act as the Council's lead expert on Revenues and Benefits legislation, advising senior leadership and driving performance, compliance and financial stability across a large and complex service. The Role - Lead and manage the Council's Revenues and Benefits service, overseeing c135 staff across multiple teams delivering Council Tax, Business Rates, Housing Benefits and income collection services. - Take strategic responsibility for the Collection Fund, ensuring effective billing, collection and financial control across Council Tax (c£200m) and Business Rates...

A not-for-profit organisation is currently recruiting for a Sole Payroll Lead to join them on a 12-month FTC. This role reports into Finance and will take full responsibility for the payroll function. As the Sole Payroll Lead, you be responsible for: A start to finish monthly payroll and a small weekly payroll Carrying out all statutory deductions including SMP, SPP, SSP, PAYE & NI All HMRC submissions Year end including P60s & P45s Starter and leaver documentation Pension administration Resolving payroll & pension queries Supporting with a new system implementation projectCandidates will need to be able start work on short notice. Interviews are being held ASAP - please apply for immediate consideration. 51327GC INDPAY The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a leading business to recruit a Senior Group Financial Reporting Accountant into their finance team on a 6-month FTC. This is a broad and hands-on role, ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys financial reporting, controls, and working closely with the wider business. You will take ownership of key aspects of statutory and financial reporting, support month-end and year-end close, and help ensure the integrity of the balance sheet. The role will also involve working with senior stakeholders, supporting audit activity, and contributing to process improvements across finance. Responsibilities: Prepare accurate financial reporting in line with relevant accounting standards. Support month-end and year-end close processes. Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and controls. Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors. Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc finance projects where...

Finance Analyst - Chertsey We are looking for a proactive Finance Analyst to support the financial management of our Client's project portfolio. This role will deliver accurate analysis, improve budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide key financial insight to support strategic decision‑making. Key Responsibilities Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and monthly project forecasts Partner with project leads to build strong financial plans aligned with business goals and KPIs Analyse variances across actuals, budgets, and forecasts, offering clear commentary and recommendations Manage month‑end and year‑end close activities and ensure accurate project accounting Produce project-level P&L reports, accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition journals (IFRS 15) Track project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, and cash flow Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation Act as a key finance...

Client Local Authority in Havering Job Title Interim - Senior Finance Business Partner Pay Rate £400 DAILY UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM Duration Initial 3 month contract Location REMOTE - attendance in the office for meetings only - Usually once a month Description Key duties * Managing Finance Analysts (or Education Finance Officers) in the provision of data and reporting, focusing on data integrity * Proactive leading preparation of budgets, preparation of the financial year-end accounts, completion of grant claims and bids for more complex areas in the Business * Provide expert strategic finance advice, analysis, and insight to drive decision making. This includes but not limited to building business cases, benchmarking, pairing data outputs with technical expertise to drive decisions ensuring Best Value and Value for Money · CCAB qualified accountant OR part qualified with significant experience and actively committed to study · Active...

Client Local Authority in Havering Job Title Pension Accountant Pay Rate £550 Daily UMBRELLA Hours 36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri) Duration Initial 3 Month Contract Location Fully Remote-Sporadic Office attendance for meetings Description Purpose of Role: To undertake all accounting for the Pension Fund (PF) complying with statutory requirements and provide support for the treasury management function. To ensure that senior managers and members receive correct and consistent financial advice in relation to pension fund accounting and investment decisions, financial frameworks, policies and legislation. Reference to pensions in this document relates specifically to the Local Government and Pensions Scheme (LGPS). The post-holder has responsibility for finance activity as it relates to the LGPS and Treasury. Prepare PF accounts and Annual report in line with regulation and Council policy. Provide budget information as requiredDuties and Responsibilities: >To...