Grafton Banks Limited

Grafton Banks Finance are delighted to be partnering with a valued local client in East Sussex who are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger function. Key Responsibilities: Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently Completing supplier statement reconciliations Preparing and processing supplier payments Reviewing and resolving purchase ledger queries via the internal ticketing system Raising credit notes and assisting with general ledger maintenance The successful candidate will: Be available to start immediately or from October Be able to commute to the office on a daily basis Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail Have previous experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within purchase ledger/accounts payable This is a great opportunity to join a supportive finance team within a well-established local business.

Grafton Banks Finance is working with a growing PE backed business, based in East Sussex, to recruit a new Financial Accountant role. This business is a leader in its field and is growing consistently through acquisition, and organically. This role will be part of a high calibre finance team and will be responsible for overseeing financial accounting and external reporting for a division of the business. We are looking for a finalist or recently qualified accountant, who is technically strong, and ideally has hands on financial accounting and reporting experience. This would be a great first move into industry for someone recently qualified and looking to move out of practice. Or someone who has gained commercial experience and actively studying towards their finance qualifications. The position includes coordinating financial reporting, statutory accounts, tax reporting and other regulatory compliance, P&L and financial analysis, and cashflow management. It will also be heavily involved in driving improvements to processes and controls. Salary for this role is £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits. Initially the role will be 4 days in the clients offices, moving to 3 days in the office once probation is completed.

Grafton Banks Finance are working with a large multinational commercial services organisation with offices near Polegate, East Sussex to recruit an actively studying Part Qualified FP&A Analyst on a full time permanent basis. Hybrid working is on offer. Reporting into the Head of FP&A the aim of the FP&A Analyst is to support activities related to planning, forecasting, budgeting, and producing reports on plan. Duties and Responsibilities will include: Monthly forecast Monthly reporting Scenario planning and stress testing Reviewing and updating of policies Budgeting/ Medium term planning Provide senior management with valuable information to assist in decision making. Annual budgeting & Forecasting Support the FP&A Manager and Senior Management Team in producing the annual budget and mid-term forecasts Provide ad hoc forecasts and planning outputs Validation of monthly forecasts Audit - Support the FP&A Manager in all matters related to the internal and external auditors. The successful candidate will be actively studying towards ACCA, ACA or CIMA with at least 1-2 years or practical experience within a similar role. You will need to have strong IT skills including Excel, be an analytical thinker, have strong team work ethics. You will also need to be able to plan ahead and be organised and have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. For your experience you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package. This role is offering full study support and hybrid working 3 days in office.