43 Finance jobs in Brighton and Hove

Finance Manager / Coolham, RH11 / Up to £45,000 per annum

Are you a hands-on finance professional looking for a new challenge? We are the UK's leading swimming pool retailer, and we're experiencing consistent double-digit growth in a booming market. We're looking for a talented and self-motivated Finance Manager to take full ownership of our company's financial operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be the key finance professional within our team of 50 people. Reporting directly to the Company Director, you'll manage the entire finance function from transactional processing to reporting. If you thrive on autonomy and are confident working in a standalone role, this position is for you.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:

• Bank Reconciliation: Handle multi-currency bank accounts, including GBP, EUR, and USD.
li>Accounts Payable: Manage the full supplier lifecycle, from processing invoices to running payments.
• Accounts Receivable: Take charge of credit control to ensure healthy cash flow.
• VAT Returns: Prepare and submit accurate quarterly VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) regulations.
• Payroll: Collate data for our 50 staff members and work with our external accountants.
• Expenses: Oversee the staff expenses process.
• System Management: Act as the key user for Xero and liaise with the operations team on data from our Odoo ERP system.

What We’re Looking For:

< i>Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar standalone role within an SME.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Xero accounting software.
• Strong experience with multi-currency bank reconciliations.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT principles and submission processes.
• A confident and professional approach to credit control.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude and the ability to work independently.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary of between £5,000 and 5,000 per annum
li>Flexible working options.
• The chance to be a key player in a successful, market-leading company.
• A high-impact, autonomous role with direct access to senior leadership.
• A dynamic, positive, and friendly work environment.

If you're ready to dive into a new challenge and become a crucial part of our continued success, please submit your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss.

This isn’t just another finance support role — you’ll be a key player in our Group Finance team, helping to shape big-picture decisions and supporting the heartbeat of our business operations.


You’ll work across core financial areas including:
- Monthly review of business unit financials & consolidation into Group accounts
- Maintaining vital Group data for leadership reporting
- Assisting in the preparation of UK statutory accounts and audits
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting across business units
- Getting involved in exciting Group-wide finance projects (AP, AR, Treasury, Tax)
- Collaborating across departments to drive smarter decisions and real results

Who You Are:
- Detail-focused and deadline-driven
- Confident communicator across finance and non-finance teams
- Hungry to learn and ready to grow
- Ideally part-qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification

What’s In It for You:
- £30,000 – £35,000 starting salary
- 5% annual bonus – because your impact matters
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) to recharge
- Free onsite parking – no stress commuting
- Support with further qualifications – we’ll back your professional growth
- Real career progression – this is just the beginning

Apply today to find out more: (url removed)

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed)

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.

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.

Finance Administrator - 3-Month FTC
East Sussex

Up to 25,000 pro rata

3-Month Fixed Term Contract

Full-time, office-based

Immediate Start

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Administrator to join a team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain their first experience in finance, with full training and support provided.

The Role:

• Assist with processing invoices and payments
• Support the finance team with data entry and reconciliations
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems
• Handle queries via phone and email in a professional manner
• Provide general administrative support across the finance department

About You:

• Previous finance experience is not required - full training will be given
• Background working in an office or administrative role is desirable
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Confident with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Finance Manager / Coolham, RH11 / Up to £45,000 per annum

Are you a hands-on finance professional looking for a new challenge? We are the UK's leading swimming pool retailer, and we're experiencing consistent double-digit growth in a booming market. We're looking for a talented and self-motivated Finance Manager to take full ownership of our company's financial operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be the key finance professional within our team of 50 people. Reporting directly to the Company Director, you'll manage the entire finance function from transactional processing to reporting. If you thrive on autonomy and are confident working in a standalone role, this position is for you.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:

• Bank Reconciliation: Handle multi-currency bank accounts, including GBP, EUR, and USD.
li>Accounts Payable: Manage the full supplier lifecycle, from processing invoices to running payments.
• Accounts Receivable: Take charge of credit control to ensure healthy cash flow.
• VAT Returns: Prepare and submit accurate quarterly VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) regulations.
• Payroll: Collate data for our 50 staff members and work with our external accountants.
• Expenses: Oversee the staff expenses process.
• System Management: Act as the key user for Xero and liaise with the operations team on data from our Odoo ERP system.

What We’re Looking For:

< i>Proven experience as a Finance Manager or similar standalone role within an SME.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Xero accounting software.
• Strong experience with multi-currency bank reconciliations.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT principles and submission processes.
• A confident and professional approach to credit control.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude and the ability to work independently.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary of between £5,000 and 5,000 per annum
li>Flexible working options.
• The chance to be a key player in a successful, market-leading company.
• A high-impact, autonomous role with direct access to senior leadership.
• A dynamic, positive, and friendly work environment.

If you're ready to dive into a new challenge and become a crucial part of our continued success, please submit your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss.

• 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

This isn’t just another finance support role — you’ll be a key player in our Group Finance team, helping to shape big-picture decisions and supporting the heartbeat of our business operations.


You’ll work across core financial areas including:
- Monthly review of business unit financials & consolidation into Group accounts
- Maintaining vital Group data for leadership reporting
- Assisting in the preparation of UK statutory accounts and audits
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting across business units
- Getting involved in exciting Group-wide finance projects (AP, AR, Treasury, Tax)
- Collaborating across departments to drive smarter decisions and real results

Who You Are:
- Detail-focused and deadline-driven
- Confident communicator across finance and non-finance teams
- Hungry to learn and ready to grow
- Ideally part-qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification

What’s In It for You:
- £30,000 – £35,000 starting salary
- 5% annual bonus – because your impact matters
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) to recharge
- Free onsite parking – no stress commuting
- Support with further qualifications – we’ll back your professional growth
- Real career progression – this is just the beginning

Apply today to find out more: (url removed)

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at (url removed)

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.