26 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...

We are partnering with a well-established organisation seeking a Finance Assistant to join their Credit Control team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing debtor accounts and supporting the wider finance function. The Role You will play a key role in managing debtor accounts, ensuring timely payments and helping to minimise financial risk to the business. Alongside credit control duties, you will provide administrative support to the Sales Ledger team, including data input and reconciliation of payments. This position requires strong attention to detail, confidence in handling customer queries and the ability to prioritise effectively. Key Responsibilities * Enter, reconcile and post daily cash receipts into the financial system * Investigate and allocate “on-account” payments, including suspense accounts * Chase outstanding invoices and follow up...

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...

Location: Surrey Council Contract: 6 Months IR35: Inside Rate: Open – please apply with your expected day rate About the Role Surrey Pension Fund is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to provide high‑level financial leadership during a critical period. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused assignment where you will take full operational ownership of fund accounting, reporting, financial controls, budgeting and senior stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in ensuring business‑as‑usual continuity while supporting the year‑end cycle. This position is ideal for a seasoned contractor with strong LGPS / public sector pensions finance experience. Key Responsibilities You will lead and deliver across core areas including: * Financial Controls & Governance – Maintain robust reconciliations, compliance frameworks, risk management and financial controls. * Budgeting & Forecasting – Manage the Surrey Pension Team budget and support the development...

Join our client's team as a Bookkeeper! Location: Thamesmead (15 min walk from station) Contract Type: Temporary initially with the potential for a permanent role Working Pattern: Part Time, up to 28 hours per week Start: ASAP Pay: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour Are you a numbers whiz? Do you thrive in a friendly and vibrant work environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a cheerful and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team in Thamesmead. What You'll Do: As a Bookkeeper, you will play a crucial role in keeping financial records organised and up to date. Your responsibilities will include: Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers Processing invoices and managing accounts payable/receivable Reconciling bank statements and preparing financial reports Assisting with payroll and employee expense management Supporting the team with ad-hoc financial queries and analysis Who You Are: We're looking for someone who is not just...

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...

Join Our Team as a Temporary Payroll Specialist! Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a temporary opportunity that offers flexibility and a chance to make a difference? Our client, a dynamic organisation based in Guildford, is seeking a Temporary Payroll Specialist to join their team for a 3-month contract starting on April 13, 2026. This full-time role offers an hourly rate between £18.00 and £23.00 and allows for a blend of office, but mostly remote work, making it an ideal fit for those seeking work-life balance! What You'll Be Doing: As a Temporary Payroll Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing payroll systems and ensuring smooth operations across various regions. Your responsibilities will include: Oversee Payroll Software: Ensure accurate data entry and processing in payroll systems, troubleshooting any software issues alongside IT or vendors. Design Payroll Processes: Lead the creation and delivery of payroll processes tailored to...

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...

Payroll Manager City of London 9 Months Plus Fixed term contract £65,000 - £80,000 Portfolio Payroll is delighted to be partnering with a Global Financial services firm based in the City of London. They are seeking a Payroll Manager on a 9 months plus FTC basis. They are hiring a Senior Payroll Manager to lead and evolve its payroll function across the business. This is a senior, strategic role for a true payroll leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys partnering closely with HR, Finance, and senior stakeholders. Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the groups payroll strategy, ensuring operational excellence while driving transformation and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: Leading payroll operations across the group, with core responsibility within the UK. Managing and developing a small, high-performing payroll team. Designing and executing the payroll strategy, aligned with wider business objectives Owning and...

Payroll Accountant City of London 6-8 Months Fixed term contract £65,000 - £70,000 Portfolio Payroll is delighted to be partnering with a Global Financial services firm based in the City of London. They are seeking a Payroll Accountant on a 6-8 Months FTC basis. The role covers payroll accounting in the UK, and requires collaboration with a number of different stakeholders including the UK payroll and benefits teams and the various Finance teams, in particular within the UK. As well as being responsible for business-as-usual activity across weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual cycles. The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and post payroll related journals, ensuring accurate allocation to profit and loss, balance sheet, and accrual accounts. Own key HR/payroll balance sheet reconciliations and substantiation, including...

Senior Procurement Officer Central London 3-month Contract - Hybrid £500 per day ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a Senior Procurement Officer on a 3 month contract. The Role: Development of tender documentation from scratch (new contract, not a re-tender). Assess and recommend appropriate route to market (framework vs competitive flexible tender under PA23 thresholds). High stakeholder engagement with operational teams. Contract goes live in 2029; involvement is limited to readiness, engagement with Home Office/ESMCP groups, and early planning. Candidate to support facilitation of procurement activities. Requirements: Ability to manage difficult or complex suppliers and stakeholders Ability to self-manage and lead procurement processes end-to-end with no direct team support. Public sector procurement expertise Contracts management knowledge Strong interpersonal & communication skills Ability to operate independently Disclaimer:...

Project Manager - Client Implementation (Asset Owner) Contract Length: 9 months Location: London Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office Rate: Competitive, market‑aligned Role Overview An experienced Project Manager is required to join a Client Implementation Practice supporting a high‑priority initiative within the Asset Owner space. This role focuses on managing the transition of complex client implementation activities onto back‑office platforms and contributes to the successful delivery of an in‑flight programme. The role is both client‑facing and internally focused, working closely with external clients as well as internal technology and operational teams. It requires a high degree of flexibility and adaptability and offers exposure across multiple business areas and senior stakeholder groups. Key Responsibilities Manage end‑to‑end client implementation and transition activities onto back‑office platforms Act as a key interface with external clients throughout...

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

A well-known public sector organisation are currently seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to support a series of high‑priority operational technology programmes for a major emergency‑services organisation. Role: Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist Duration: 6-month contract Pay: Up to £500 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Location: London (1/2 days onsite) This is a unique role leading end‑to‑end procurement and managing key technology and operational contracts within the organisation, specifically supporting projects and systems used in control room / operational / blue-light environments. End‑to‑End Procurement Delivery: Lead full‑cycle procurement for three key operational technology initiatives Lead full procurement lifecycle from strategy and market engagement through to tendering and contract award. Managing stakeholder engagement across operations, ICT, control centre teams, and senior leadership. Developing commercial models, evaluation...

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...