42 Finance jobs in Brighton and Hove

Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for technical accounting and external reporting? We are looking for a Group Accountant to join our team and serve as the company's technical accounting expert. In this role, you will provide essential guidance on technical accounting matters, lead significant projects like the adoption of new accounting standards across the group, and ensure the seamless preparation of our annual and interim financial reports.

• Technical Accounting Expert : Serve as the first point of contact for all technical accounting matters across business units and central functions, offering guidance on new or updated accounting standards.
• External Reporting : Lead the preparation of financial statements for our annual and interim reports, and work closely with the audit team to ensure an efficient process.
• IFRS 2 and EPS Reporting : Manage share-based payments and EPS reporting for the group.
• Accounting Policy Leadership : Own and maintain the Group Accounting Policy Manual and Global Chart of Accounts, ensuring clear communication and compliance across the organisation.
• SOX Control : Serve as the owner for relevant SOX controls, ensuring compliance and internal control effectiveness.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in preparing annual reports and accounts.
• Proven ability to work on statutory and management accounts.
• Excellent spreadsheet, and analytical skills.
• Strong focus on internal controls and delivering on deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

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Your new company
My client is a highly respected professional services firm with a network of offices across Southern England. I have received positive feedback from previous placements on the working environment, team collaboration, progression opportunities with an emphasis on work-life balance. The firm is growing in terms of fees year-on-year and is gaining new business frequently. This role is one of several additions they will make to their team over the next 9 months, highlighting the pipeline of clients that will be joining them.

Your new role
You will:

• Manage your own portfolio of clients, consisting of large owner-managed businesses, limited companies, PE-backed businesses and consolidated groups
• Provide both compliance and advisory services to your clients
• Prepare financial statements for clients above the audit threshold, using IFRS and FRS 102
• Review financial statements prepared by juniors, mentoring as needed
• Be involved with scoping, budgeting and tendering for large corporate financial reporting work
• Management and development of upcoming talent within the accounts team, including delivery of technical training on topical issues.
• Have financial management of your portfolio, taking control of WIP, billing and debt management.
• Involvement in business development, including maintaining your own key contacts and fostering new relationships.
• Be assigned a mentor to help you progress on your journey through the senior leadership team as desired

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant, ACCA, ACA or equivalent and be either trained in audit, looking to move to an accounting function, or have an accounting background from either Practice or Industry. You must be able to prepare year-end accounts and financial reports under UK GAAP and IFRS. Experience in consolidated accounts would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary dependent on experience of up to 65,000, with an annual bonus. An excellent pension is available of up to 13% contribution. Hybrid working of 3 days in the office and two at home. Flexible working options are available with the Firm operating core hours between 10am and 4pm, start and finish times are flexible, as well as shorter or longer lunch breaks to help with personal obligations or out-of-office activities. Overtime is paid in either salary or TOIL. My client also has a 'dress for your day' policy and cultivates a positive and fun culture with various opportunities to be involved with clubs and charities.

What you need to do now
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JOB ROLE: Finance Assistant

HOURS: 30 hours per week - Please note this role is term time only.

SALARY: 13.70 - 14.30 per hour (Dependant on experience)

DURATION: Ongoing

LOCATION: Burgess Hill - Car Driver Required

Are you ready to take your finance skills to the next level while making a difference in the education sector?

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our client's team in Burgess Hill!

What You'll Do:

• Assisting with day-to-day financial transactions and record-keeping
• Processing invoices, expense claims, and payments efficiently
• Maintaining accurate financial records and databases
• Supporting the preparation of financial reports and budgets
• Collaborating with various departments to ensure smooth financial operations
• Assisting with audits and compliance checks as needed

What We're Looking For:

• A positive attitude and a passion for finance
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency in financial software and MS Office, especially Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is a plus!
• A willingness to learn and grow within the team

Next steps:

• Apply today, the client is looking for someone to interview and start from September.
• Please apply today with your up to date CV, Interviews will continue across the summer ready for the 1st September.
• If you experience any issues applying, please send your CV along with the name of the role you are applying for to (url removed)
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable to the role a Criminal Record Check at the appropriate level for the role will be required prior to commencing employment .

Working as a temp is an ideal way of exploring different job roles and industries. It's also gives you control of your own work/life balance. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you become part of the Office Angels team:

• Employed directly with Office Angels, meaning we're always on hand to ensure you're being well looked after
• Eye care vouchers and money towards glasses should you require them for VDU purposes
• We can search for permanent work whilst you're in assignments and offer expert interview support and advice
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)
• 28 days paid annual leave (Based on a weekly accrual)

Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.


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Finance Administrator

27,000 - 29,000, Uckfield, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:30- 17:30), Permanent, 20 days holiday + bank holidays, Free parking, Company T-shirt, Staff lunches, Social events.

The Role

We are delighted to be working exclusively with a wonderful manufacturing business based centrally in Uckfield, and supporting them in their search for a friendly and capable Finance Administrator to join the team. Reporting to the Directors, you will be responsible for overseeing all core daily finance administration processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Sales invoice processing using Xero and Unleashed
• Accounts receivable and bank reconciliations
• Accounts payable, checking incoming goods and invoices
• Credit control including issuing statements and maintaining contact records
• Supporting monthly payroll preparation with attendance data and spreadsheets
• Prepare financial reports
• Customer and supplier account maintenance, credit checks, invoicing and credit note processing
• Filing, document archiving, post distribution, and maintaining office supply stock levels
• Supporting finance leadership and assisting with any other administrative finance and office tasks as required
• Answering phone calls during busy periods, talking to customers & passing them onto the right people
• General administrative support

Requirements
Experience in a similar finance based role in a small company would be highly desirable, along with strong numerical ability and a detail-focused mindset. Confidence with MS Office, especially Outlook, Excel and Word, is essential. Prior use of Xero would be preferable. This role requires a team player who is organised, enthusiastic, and friendly. AAT Level 2 or 3 is welcome but not essential; attitude and experience matter more.

Company Information
A well-established company within the food production industry, they pride themselves on their commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. They foster a supportive and collaborative working environment where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their skills.

Package

27,000 - 29,000 DOE

8:30am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday

Permanent position

Free parking

Company T-shirts

Staff lunches once a month

Social events throughout the year

Staff encouraged to take products home to try

20 days holiday + BH.

Travail Employment Group is operating as an Employment Agency. Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If you do not hear within 7 days you have unfortunately not been successful on this occasion.

1. Client and Portfolio Support

• Coordinate new client onboarding, including AML checks and account setup.
• Liaise with clients and providers to obtain investment valuations and policy details.
• Manage portfolio data and ensure all information is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare review packs for annual client meetings, giving you insight into real-world portfolio performance and strategy.

1. Data, Systems & Reporting

• Maintain our financial planning software (Intelliflo) and ensure client records are always accurate.
• Work with investment platforms such as Transact, Fidelity, and Elevate.
• Produce reports and summaries that help our Financial Planners provide high-quality, personalised advice.

1. Project & Process Management

• Monitor the progress of new investments and transfers from initiation to completion.
• Ensure compliance paperwork is complete and aligned with FCA regulations.
• Support process improvements to make the client journey smoother and more efficient.

• A degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 12-24 months' experience in financial services, investment administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills, with an eye for accuracy and detail.
• Confidence in using Excel and an interest in learning financial planning systems.
• Excellent communication skills — you'll be speaking with clients, providers, and colleagues daily.

• Direct exposure to investment strategy, client portfolios, and financial planning processes.
• Mentoring from experienced Financial Planners with a track record of developing talent.
• Clear progression routes into paraplanning, compliance, or advisory roles.
• A collaborative, growth-minded team environment.

• Supervise a team of contract support coordinators
• Induction and training of the contract support team
• Carry out appraisals and PDPs for team members
• Recruitment of team members
• Providing support to the client and answer calls and emails in a professional and timely manner
• Determine the nature, priority of faults based on information provided by the client
• Liaise closely with site teams and head office, ensuring accurate processing of quotations and purchase orders
• Co-ordinate with FM Operations, WPS and Engineering Service teams to deliver service excellence in line with contractual obligations
• Managing the supply chain and drive them to attend within required SLA's
• Driving the engineering team to attend to all callouts within required SLA's
• To obtain a comprehensive understanding of the scope of the contract and ensure that all work is carried out in accordance to the contract scope and not outside of this
• Raise and assign work orders to relevant resources
• Conduct monthly self-assessment audits in support of quarterly contract performance requirements
• Actively identify and implement innovation across the contract to enhance performance and continue to meet client expectations
• Promote and maintain CBRE culture throughout teams
• Monitoring calls received from the customer through to call completion and updating records
• Allocation of internal engineers to call outs and maintenance visits, driving the engineering team to attend to all callouts within required SLA's.
• Ensure QHSE documentation is maintained and readily available using company systems
• Act as a part of site Emergency team i.e. Fire Marshall / First Aider as required for emergency control activities
• Manage system as a key user on site including PPM records, reactives and reporting
• Promote and maintain company culture throughout the team
• Maintain people records such as new starters, leavers, general staff changes, contact details, etc
• Raise Purchase Orders for goods or services as required, in compliance of business controls at all times
• Approve invoices; goods received notes and statements for payment purposes
• Effective communication with all levels of internal teams and external customers
• Familiar with daily operations and the specific scope of the contract
• Undertake any other duties as requested by the Facilities Manager or General Manager
• Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good basic education to GCSE (or equivalent standard), which will include an English and Maths qualification.
• Education to A-Level/HNC standard would be beneficial

• Very proficient in the use of Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and
• PowerPoint. Excel skills to include basic functions, v-lookups, etc.
• Experience of using Dynamics, Concept, Maximo.

• Experience of a similar customer facing role in a large corporate office space
• Well-developed communication skills enabling the individual to work with Senior Managers, clients,
• suppliers, and staff of all levels and abilities.
• Strong PC skills

• Supervise a team of contract support coordinators
• Induction and training of the contract support team
• Carry out appraisals and PDPs for team members
• Recruitment of team members
• Providing support to the client and answer calls and emails in a professional and timely manner
• Determine the nature, priority of faults based on information provided by the client
• Liaise closely with site teams and head office, ensuring accurate processing of quotations and purchase orders
• Co-ordinate with FM Operations, WPS and Engineering Service teams to deliver service excellence in line with contractual obligations
• Managing the supply chain and drive them to attend within required SLA's
• Driving the engineering team to attend to all callouts within required SLA's
• To obtain a comprehensive understanding of the scope of the contract and ensure that all work is carried out in accordance to the contract scope and not outside of this
• Raise and assign work orders to relevant resources
• Conduct monthly self-assessment audits in support of quarterly contract performance requirements
• Actively identify and implement innovation across the contract to enhance performance and continue to meet client expectations
• Promote and maintain CBRE culture throughout teams
• Monitoring calls received from the customer through to call completion and updating records
• Allocation of internal engineers to call outs and maintenance visits, driving the engineering team to attend to all callouts within required SLA's.
• Ensure QHSE documentation is maintained and readily available using company systems
• Act as a part of site Emergency team i.e. Fire Marshall / First Aider as required for emergency control activities
• Manage system as a key user on site including PPM records, reactives and reporting
• Promote and maintain company culture throughout the team
• Maintain people records such as new starters, leavers, general staff changes, contact details, etc
• Raise Purchase Orders for goods or services as required, in compliance of business controls at all times
• Approve invoices; goods received notes and statements for payment purposes
• Effective communication with all levels of internal teams and external customers
• Familiar with daily operations and the specific scope of the contract
• Undertake any other duties as requested by the Facilities Manager or General Manager
• Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good basic education to GCSE (or equivalent standard), which will include an English and Maths qualification.
• Education to A-Level/HNC standard would be beneficial

• Very proficient in the use of Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and
• PowerPoint. Excel skills to include basic functions, v-lookups, etc.
• Experience of using Dynamics, Concept, Maximo.

• Experience of a similar customer facing role in a large corporate office space
• Well-developed communication skills enabling the individual to work with Senior Managers, clients,
• suppliers, and staff of all levels and abilities.
• Strong PC skills

Morgan Mckinley is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to work for a well established, great company in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The Finance Administrator role will be working on a part time basis 4 days a week, working closely with the Head of Finance, supporting with everyday finance admin, accounting duties; invoices, expenses, payments etc. This is a lovely varied Finance admin support job opportunity.

Salary: £28-33K full time equivalent

Location:   Haywards Heath, West Sussex. 4 days office based

Hours: 9-5 - part time 4 full days a week

Accounts - Finance admin support duties:

• Raising invoices and credit notes
li>Processing payments
• Supporting with the monthly payroll data - checking of details
• Handling any finance queries and other finance / admin support

Skills and experience:

• Proven experience working in a similar Accounts - Finance assistant, Accounts Administrator type role
li>Attention to detail
• Good IT and communication skills