Finance & Office Assistant Angmering Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 + quarterly bonus A long-standing SME business with a strong track record of success is currently seeking an experienced Finance & Office Assistant to join them in a varied, growth driven role. Having built solid foundations over recent years, the business is now in an exciting phase of continued growth, making this a great time to join. Combining core bookkeeping with general office and business support, this is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and being at the heart of a busy office. You'll be part of a friendly, supportive team within a company known for its warm, collaborative culture, where people are valued and development is encouraged. The role This is a varied, hands-on role that sits across both the finance function and the wider business support functions. For your finance responsibilities you'll report to the Finance Director, taking ownership of the day-to-day processing and administration of the company's financial transactions: making sure customer payments are allocated accurately, suppliers are paid on time, finance queries are handled promptly and outstanding debts are actively managed. For your office assistant duties you'll report to the Managing Director, providing practical administrative support that keeps the office running smoothly and helps the wider business operate efficiently. Working across both areas, you'll be a key point of contact for colleagues and gain broad exposure to how the business runs. Key responsibilities Finance (reporting to the Finance Director) Sales Ledger & Credit Control Allocating customer receipts daily and reviewing and issuing sales invoices Processing card payments by telephone, pay-by-link and online Chasing overdue accounts by phone and email, and supporting the reduction of aged debt Resolving customer account queries and processing refunds Purchase Ledger Collating and posting purchase invoices, ensuring payments stay within terms Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving supplier queries Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining supplier records Preparing BACS runs and ad-hoc payments for approval Banking & General Finance Support Accurately recording all cash movements and assisting with bank reconciliations Maintaining accurate accounting records and helping manage the finance inbox Supporting the Assistant Accountant and Finance Director with ad-hoc tasks Office & Business Support (reporting to the Managing Director) Acting as a first point of contact for visitors and incoming calls, directing enquiries to the right person Assisting with basic HR administration, including new starter paperwork and holiday records Managing incoming and outgoing post, couriers and deliveries Ordering and monitoring office supplies, stationery and consumables Diary management, arranging meetings and booking rooms, travel and accommodation as required Preparing letters, documents, spreadsheets and presentations Liaising with suppliers and contractors for office services such as cleaning, maintenance and IT Helping to keep the office environment tidy, organised and welcoming Supporting the Managing Director and colleagues across the business with general administrative tasks and projects What you'll bring Sound experience in bookkeeping and financial administration, ideally combined with general office or administrative experience Strong attention to detail, with the ability to spot discrepancies and investigate issues Good Excel skills and confident use of Word and Outlook. Experience of an ERP level system is also advantageous Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and friendly telephone manner The ability to manage a varied workload across different functions, balance priorities from more than one manager and work independently to deadlines A proactive, flexible and organised approach, with a willingness to get involved wherever help is needed Benefits Quarterly bonus scheme 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with a holiday buyback scheme Study support towards AAT or other professional qualifications for the right candidate, if desired Company-funded Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Cycle-to-work scheme This role is primarily office-based, with flexible and remote working arrangements available ad hoc.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Finance & Office Assistant Angmering Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 + quarterly bonus A long-standing SME business with a strong track record of success is currently seeking an experienced Finance & Office Assistant to join them in a varied, growth driven role. Having built solid foundations over recent years, the business is now in an exciting phase of continued growth, making this a great time to join. Combining core bookkeeping with general office and business support, this is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and being at the heart of a busy office. You'll be part of a friendly, supportive team within a company known for its warm, collaborative culture, where people are valued and development is encouraged. The role This is a varied, hands-on role that sits across both the finance function and the wider business support functions. For your finance responsibilities you'll report to the Finance Director, taking ownership of the day-to-day processing and administration of the company's financial transactions: making sure customer payments are allocated accurately, suppliers are paid on time, finance queries are handled promptly and outstanding debts are actively managed. For your office assistant duties you'll report to the Managing Director, providing practical administrative support that keeps the office running smoothly and helps the wider business operate efficiently. Working across both areas, you'll be a key point of contact for colleagues and gain broad exposure to how the business runs. Key responsibilities Finance (reporting to the Finance Director) Sales Ledger & Credit Control Allocating customer receipts daily and reviewing and issuing sales invoices Processing card payments by telephone, pay-by-link and online Chasing overdue accounts by phone and email, and supporting the reduction of aged debt Resolving customer account queries and processing refunds Purchase Ledger Collating and posting purchase invoices, ensuring payments stay within terms Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving supplier queries Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining supplier records Preparing BACS runs and ad-hoc payments for approval Banking & General Finance Support Accurately recording all cash movements and assisting with bank reconciliations Maintaining accurate accounting records and helping manage the finance inbox Supporting the Assistant Accountant and Finance Director with ad-hoc tasks Office & Business Support (reporting to the Managing Director) Acting as a first point of contact for visitors and incoming calls, directing enquiries to the right person Assisting with basic HR administration, including new starter paperwork and holiday records Managing incoming and outgoing post, couriers and deliveries Ordering and monitoring office supplies, stationery and consumables Diary management, arranging meetings and booking rooms, travel and accommodation as required Preparing letters, documents, spreadsheets and presentations Liaising with suppliers and contractors for office services such as cleaning, maintenance and IT Helping to keep the office environment tidy, organised and welcoming Supporting the Managing Director and colleagues across the business with general administrative tasks and projects What you'll bring Sound experience in bookkeeping and financial administration, ideally combined with general office or administrative experience Strong attention to detail, with the ability to spot discrepancies and investigate issues Good Excel skills and confident use of Word and Outlook. Experience of an ERP level system is also advantageous Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and friendly telephone manner The ability to manage a varied workload across different functions, balance priorities from more than one manager and work independently to deadlines A proactive, flexible and organised approach, with a willingness to get involved wherever help is needed Benefits Quarterly bonus scheme 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with a holiday buyback scheme Study support towards AAT or other professional qualifications for the right candidate, if desired Company-funded Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Cycle-to-work scheme This role is primarily office-based, with flexible and remote working arrangements available ad hoc.
Are you a Trainee Auditor/Accountant with UK accountancy practice experience? Would you like to join the fastest growing accountancy firm in Sussex? A great opportunity has arisen to join this successful and ambitious chartered accountancy firm in their Brighton office as an Audit Semi Senior. The firm enjoys an excellent reputation as a friendly and supportive employer and training firm. They are enjoying a period of enviable growth and are looking for an ambitious team member to join their expanding audit team. Your role will be to undertake external audits and assurance assignments for a range of corporate clients across a wide variety of sectors. You will initially work as part of a team, but will work more autonomously as you develop your experience, and will soon be leading assignments. You will also be responsible for some accounts preparation and corporate tax work, giving you broad and varied general practice experience. The firm are based in modern offices in a central Brighton location. They are offering a competitive salary package including full study support, and will provide you with every opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career. About you: You will probably have at least a two years experience in a professional practice, including strong audit exposure A good academic background, and already studying ACA/ACCA Excellent communication and IT skills Ability to work deadlines and deal with multiple tasks Enthusiastic about developing a career in audit Whether you are currently in a big firm and want a better work life balance, or a small firm and want more audit exposure this would be a great career move. Please apply for this Audit Semi Senior role today or contact Claire Jones at Harvey John for more details on this and a range of other accountancy practice jobs across Sussex. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Are you a Trainee Auditor/Accountant with UK accountancy practice experience? Would you like to join the fastest growing accountancy firm in Sussex? A great opportunity has arisen to join this successful and ambitious chartered accountancy firm in their Brighton office as an Audit Semi Senior. The firm enjoys an excellent reputation as a friendly and supportive employer and training firm. They are enjoying a period of enviable growth and are looking for an ambitious team member to join their expanding audit team. Your role will be to undertake external audits and assurance assignments for a range of corporate clients across a wide variety of sectors. You will initially work as part of a team, but will work more autonomously as you develop your experience, and will soon be leading assignments. You will also be responsible for some accounts preparation and corporate tax work, giving you broad and varied general practice experience. The firm are based in modern offices in a central Brighton location. They are offering a competitive salary package including full study support, and will provide you with every opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career. About you: You will probably have at least a two years experience in a professional practice, including strong audit exposure A good academic background, and already studying ACA/ACCA Excellent communication and IT skills Ability to work deadlines and deal with multiple tasks Enthusiastic about developing a career in audit Whether you are currently in a big firm and want a better work life balance, or a small firm and want more audit exposure this would be a great career move. Please apply for this Audit Semi Senior role today or contact Claire Jones at Harvey John for more details on this and a range of other accountancy practice jobs across Sussex. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.
We are partnering with a leading independent chartered accountancy firm in Brighton, East Sussex to hire a qualified accountant to join them as a Audit and accounts Senior. This is an interesting opportunity that offers great variety and room for personal development. You will be working closely with partners and managers, planning and conducting statutory audits. You will also prepare and review year end accounts , corporate tax and personal tax returns. There is also involvement in supporting and developing more junior members of the team, and participation in business development activities. The firm is experiencing consistent growth, so they can offer plenty of scope for career advancement as well as technical development. The firm invests in its people, with a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a supportive and fun working environment. They are based in spacious modern offices in an easily accessible Brighton location. About You: You've previously worked within a UK accountancy practice. You're ACA/ACCA (probably recently) qualified You're proactive, enthusiastic and a great communicator You live within commuting distance of Brighton, East Sussex There is ample scope to develop your skills and progress your career to manager level and beyond. On top of that there is an excellent basic salary and great benefits including a generous holiday allowance. After a settling-in period, you'll gain access to hybrid working, pension, and life assurance benefits. If you are an experienced and ambitious Audit and Accounts Senior looking to step into an exciting new role in Brighton please apply now, or contact Claire Jones at Harvey John for more details on this and a range of other accountancy practice roles across Sussex. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
We are partnering with a leading independent chartered accountancy firm in Brighton, East Sussex to hire a qualified accountant to join them as a Audit and accounts Senior. This is an interesting opportunity that offers great variety and room for personal development. You will be working closely with partners and managers, planning and conducting statutory audits. You will also prepare and review year end accounts , corporate tax and personal tax returns. There is also involvement in supporting and developing more junior members of the team, and participation in business development activities. The firm is experiencing consistent growth, so they can offer plenty of scope for career advancement as well as technical development. The firm invests in its people, with a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a supportive and fun working environment. They are based in spacious modern offices in an easily accessible Brighton location. About You: You've previously worked within a UK accountancy practice. You're ACA/ACCA (probably recently) qualified You're proactive, enthusiastic and a great communicator You live within commuting distance of Brighton, East Sussex There is ample scope to develop your skills and progress your career to manager level and beyond. On top of that there is an excellent basic salary and great benefits including a generous holiday allowance. After a settling-in period, you'll gain access to hybrid working, pension, and life assurance benefits. If you are an experienced and ambitious Audit and Accounts Senior looking to step into an exciting new role in Brighton please apply now, or contact Claire Jones at Harvey John for more details on this and a range of other accountancy practice roles across Sussex. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.
We are hiring for an Audit Manager to join a top 20 chartered accountancy firm in their East Sussex office, based in Lewes. Having achieved impressive growth over the last couple of years , the audit team is looking to bring in an audit manager to facilitate further growth and succession planning. You will be joining a lively and highly focused team who work with a wide range of corporate and not for profit organisations. You will take ownership of a portfolio of clients, planning of the workload, reviewing work, setting budgets and arranging timetables for the team. You will manage and develop client relationships, oversee the training of more junior team members and have involvement in business development, including preparing proposals and attending networking events. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the growth and development of the department and there is genuine scope to progress your career further. The firm offers ongoing training and support to allow you to reach your full potential as well as offering a generous salary, lots of flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package. About you: You should be ACA or ACCA qualified with some years PQE Proven experience in a UK Accountancy Practice External audit background,strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS Existing managerial experience First class presentation and communication skills Good knowledge of audit and accounting standards Keen to get involved with business development and senior internal responsibilities Experience of and enthusiasm for working closely with clients in a variety of sectors This is a unique opportunity for candidates who live with commuting distance of Lewes and are looking for a rewarding audit manager role. If that is you, please apply or contact Claire Jones at Harvey John for more details on this and a range of other accountancy practice roles across Sussex. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
We are hiring for an Audit Manager to join a top 20 chartered accountancy firm in their East Sussex office, based in Lewes. Having achieved impressive growth over the last couple of years , the audit team is looking to bring in an audit manager to facilitate further growth and succession planning. You will be joining a lively and highly focused team who work with a wide range of corporate and not for profit organisations. You will take ownership of a portfolio of clients, planning of the workload, reviewing work, setting budgets and arranging timetables for the team. You will manage and develop client relationships, oversee the training of more junior team members and have involvement in business development, including preparing proposals and attending networking events. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the growth and development of the department and there is genuine scope to progress your career further. The firm offers ongoing training and support to allow you to reach your full potential as well as offering a generous salary, lots of flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package. About you: You should be ACA or ACCA qualified with some years PQE Proven experience in a UK Accountancy Practice External audit background,strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS Existing managerial experience First class presentation and communication skills Good knowledge of audit and accounting standards Keen to get involved with business development and senior internal responsibilities Experience of and enthusiasm for working closely with clients in a variety of sectors This is a unique opportunity for candidates who live with commuting distance of Lewes and are looking for a rewarding audit manager role. If that is you, please apply or contact Claire Jones at Harvey John for more details on this and a range of other accountancy practice roles across Sussex. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.
Are you are practice bookkeeper in West Sussex looking for a new role as part of a friendly and well established team? A successful and well established accountancy firm in the Steyning area, West Sussex are looking for a Practice Bookkeeper to join their growing team. If you have a strong background in practice and are now looking for a long term career move in a flexible and friendly environment this could be the role for you. This position will provide plenty of variety, encompassing bookkeeping and management accounts preparation for a range of clients, VAT work and supporting clients in using cloud based software. The firm provides a supportive working environment with lots of flexibility. What we're looking for: Recent and substantial experience in an accountancy practice Experience preparing management accounts, knowledge os statutory accounts would also be great AAT qualified or equivalent would be ideal Hands on attitude, with strong customer focus Good working knowledge of cloud based accounting software In return there is a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and a lovely working environment with an interesting client base. The firms are based in modern offices in a easily accessible location in West Sussex, with plenty of onsite parking. They offer flexible and hybrid working. If you would like to find out more about this practice bookkeeper role please apply or contact Claire Jones for more details on this and a range of other accountancy practice roles. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
Are you are practice bookkeeper in West Sussex looking for a new role as part of a friendly and well established team? A successful and well established accountancy firm in the Steyning area, West Sussex are looking for a Practice Bookkeeper to join their growing team. If you have a strong background in practice and are now looking for a long term career move in a flexible and friendly environment this could be the role for you. This position will provide plenty of variety, encompassing bookkeeping and management accounts preparation for a range of clients, VAT work and supporting clients in using cloud based software. The firm provides a supportive working environment with lots of flexibility. What we're looking for: Recent and substantial experience in an accountancy practice Experience preparing management accounts, knowledge os statutory accounts would also be great AAT qualified or equivalent would be ideal Hands on attitude, with strong customer focus Good working knowledge of cloud based accounting software In return there is a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and a lovely working environment with an interesting client base. The firms are based in modern offices in a easily accessible location in West Sussex, with plenty of onsite parking. They offer flexible and hybrid working. If you would like to find out more about this practice bookkeeper role please apply or contact Claire Jones for more details on this and a range of other accountancy practice roles. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.
We are working with a leading, multi sited chartered accountancy firm to hire an Audit Semi Senior to join the team in Lewes, East Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has gained a year or two of audit experience and is now looking to develop their skills and progress their career in audit. You will be joining a successful and growing audit team who work with varied portfolio of corporate and not for profit clients. You will work on a range of assignments, support more senior team members on site, and liaise with clients to request information and resolve queries. The role is mainly focused on audit, but with some responsibility for accounts and tax work, and you will also be supported in completing you professional accountancy qualification. The firm have a great reputation for being a flexible and supportive employer. They offer a friendly and collaborative working environment, excellent benefits and plenty of flexibility. About you: Already have audit experience gained in a UK accountancy firm Studying towards ACA/ACCA A confident communicator, comfortable dealing with colleagues and clients An inquisitive and analytical mind set Live within commuting distance of Lewes, East Sussex If you are ambitious to progress you career within audit please apply for this Audit Semi Senior role or contact Claire Jones at Harvey John for more details on this and a range of other audit roles across Sussex. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.
Nov 01, 2026
Full time
We are working with a leading, multi sited chartered accountancy firm to hire an Audit Semi Senior to join the team in Lewes, East Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has gained a year or two of audit experience and is now looking to develop their skills and progress their career in audit. You will be joining a successful and growing audit team who work with varied portfolio of corporate and not for profit clients. You will work on a range of assignments, support more senior team members on site, and liaise with clients to request information and resolve queries. The role is mainly focused on audit, but with some responsibility for accounts and tax work, and you will also be supported in completing you professional accountancy qualification. The firm have a great reputation for being a flexible and supportive employer. They offer a friendly and collaborative working environment, excellent benefits and plenty of flexibility. About you: Already have audit experience gained in a UK accountancy firm Studying towards ACA/ACCA A confident communicator, comfortable dealing with colleagues and clients An inquisitive and analytical mind set Live within commuting distance of Lewes, East Sussex If you are ambitious to progress you career within audit please apply for this Audit Semi Senior role or contact Claire Jones at Harvey John for more details on this and a range of other audit roles across Sussex. Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.
