Finance Assistant
CV-LibraryPolegate, East SussextemporaryPosted: 10 September 2026
Apply NowAre 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
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