Senior Finance Assistant

Advertised by Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead

Location
East Grinstead, West Sussex
Salary
£35,000 - £40,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Accounting/Financial/Insurance
Posted
6 October 2026
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Job description

Senior Finance Assistant

Up to £40K DOE

Full time

East Grinstead

Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with a successful SME in East Grinstead who are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Assistant to join their team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership and ensure the finance function runs efficiently.

Key duties of the Senior Finance Assistant:

  • Overseeing day-to-day purchase and sales ledger
  • Processing invoices, payments and bank reconciliations
  • Managing credit control and outstanding payments
  • Supporting month-end, including accruals, prepayments and journals
  • Preparing and reviewing monthly P&L accounts
  • Liaising with the external Accountant and resolving queries
  • Taking ownership of finance tasks and ensuring deadlines are met
  • Supporting and motivating colleagues to maintain efficient workflows


We are looking for:

  • Previous accounts/finance experience, ideally at senior level
  • Xero experience - essential
  • Strong knowledge of purchase/sales ledger, reconciliations and credit control
  • Strong Excel skills, including formulas and data handling
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confident challenging and querying where required
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with strong ownership
  • Ability to support and motivate others


What's on offer:

  • Salary up to £40K DOE
  • Fully office based
  • Company pension
  • Parking on site
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Fully refurbished, modern office
  • Very friendly and supportive team


Extra Information

Refer a friend and earn a retail voucher worth up to £500!

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.

Reference 225694900

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