26 Finance jobs in Hastings

Like Brakes, ‘Sysco International’ is part of the wider Sysco family and due to our journey through a significant period of transformation and growth we now have an exciting new opportunity for ‘Finance Analyst’ to join the International Finance Reporting team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Financial Reporting, this role will business partner with Technology colleagues across Europe; reviewing business cases, CAPEX and OPEX spend of projects to ensure these are accounted for correctly and consistently across the businesses whilst owning the reporting of European Technology projects, from managing the costs of the project and ensuring they are in the correct entity to supporting on business decisions based on the accounting of European Technology projects. This role is pivotal in ensuring the European Technology Transformation is delivered on time and correctly reported

The role will also business partner with International FP&A to ensure actual spend is recorded in line with business cases and assist in understanding variances where necessary. You can expect to implement and run the process for technology recharges across the European markets, ensuring alignment with tax, reporting and FP&A requirements.  

This is a hybrid working opportunity, there will be a requirement to work at the Brakes office Located in Ashford, Kent once per week for team collaboration, so the successful candidate must be in a commutable distance and be flexible with occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Manage several European Technology projects, from reviewing the accounting of multiple projects and multiple stakeholders to ensuring the costs are correctly treated at month end within the month end timeline.
• Manage processing of actual spend ensuring classification (CI/capex/opex) is in line with accounting assessment; responsible for managing accruals, prepayments and raising Pos for the projects. 
• Business partner with Int’l FP&A to ensure actual spend is recorded in line with business cases and assist with understanding variances where necessary. 
• Define and implement the process for managing the recharges across the European markets; ensure aligned with Tax, reporting and FP&A requirements Review third party contracts for cloud-based software and prepare documentation on the assessment of the accounting treatment prior to business case approval.
• Identify areas for improvement to enable streamlined processes, create efficiencies and increase insights; create project plans and execute within agreed timelines. 
• Business partner with European Technology leaders to ensure their projects are correctly accounted for, within the accounting standard requirements and tax requirements.

To be successful:

We’re looking for an individual who is ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, or a finalist, with strong Excel modelling skills with experience creating, from scratch, user-friendly templates and processes that facilitate meaningful reporting, analysis and forecasting. Preferably working at a Management Accountant level, with in-industry background and a comprehensive understanding of core finance accounting. This role will involve data and number processing, reviewing accounting standards and ensure assets are correctly positioned. A Strong communicator able to present information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships is essential. Excellent attention to detail a pro-active work approach are important.

What’s in it for you:

• A competitive salary + annual car/travel allowance of £5500
• Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence.
• Flexible Time Off: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & Hybrid working contract
• Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you’ll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop.
• Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices.
• Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Sysco International ? As part of the Sysco family, we are experiencing a transformative period of growth, and we’re looking for a passionate Finance Analyst to join our International Finance Reporting team on a full-time, permanent basis.

In this pivotal position, you will report to the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting and collaborate closely with our Technology colleagues across Europe. Your mission? To ensure that business cases, CAPEX, and OPEX spending are accurately accounted for and consistently reported across our operations. You will take ownership of the reporting for European Technology projects, managing costs and supporting critical business decisions.

This role is essential for the successful delivery of our European Technology Transformation, and you will also partner with our International FP&A team to ensure actual spending aligns with business cases. Get ready to implement and manage processes for technology recharges across European markets, ensuring compliance with tax, reporting, and FP&A requirements.

• Oversee multiple European Technology projects, ensuring accurate accounting and timely month-end processing.
• Manage actual spending classifications (CI/capex/opex) and handle accruals, prepayments, and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with International FP&A to ensure accurate recording of actual spend and assist in variance analysis.
• Define and implement processes for managing recharges across European markets, ensuring alignment with tax and reporting requirements.
• Review third-party contracts for cloud-based software and prepare documentation for accounting treatment assessments.
• Identify areas for improvement to streamline processes, enhance efficiencies, and provide valuable insights.
• Work closely with European Technology leaders to ensure projects are compliant with accounting standards and tax regulations.

We seek a dynamic individual who is ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or a finalist) with strong Excel modeling skills. You should have experience creating user-friendly templates and processes that facilitate meaningful reporting, analysis, and forecasting. Ideally, you will have a background as a Management Accountant, with a solid understanding of core finance accounting.

Key attributes include:

• Strong data processing and number analysis skills.
• Excellent communication abilities to present information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive work approach with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.

• Competitive Salary: Plus an annual car/travel allowance of £5,500.
• Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it.
• Flexible Time Off: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a hybrid working contract.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Access our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential mental health support and a range of health services.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan.
• Life Assurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with our life assurance coverage.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access Sysco Perks for discounts on everything from gym memberships to groceries.
• Special Sysco Product Discounts: Purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices.
• Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to our expert guidance.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments with greater flexibility.

If you’re ready to make a significant impact and grow your career with us, we can’t wait to hear from you!

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

• 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

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.

• 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

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.

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Cumbernauld

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None? 

Lets Grow!

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter!

Employing around 850 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours.

At our core is  IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us!

What we’re looking for…

A versatile and highly organised individual to join our dynamic Shared Service Centre as a Finance Assistant. While the primary focus of this role will be to manage all aspects of our company vehicle fleet, ensuring we remain legally compliant and adequately insured at all times, this position offers a unique opportunity for broader involvement in our finance operations. As our finance assistant you’ll be an integral part of our multi-skilled Finance team, where you will look after essential financial and administrative tasks. We think this blended role would be suitable for a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a varied environment and is keen to develop a diverse skill set within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Your responsibilities will include.

• Manage and maintain the motor insurance database (”MID”) to ensure all company vehicles are correctly insured, providing summaries of vehicle numbers to insurers
• Administer the company car leased vehicles database, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Administer the hired car & vans vehicles database, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Managing pool cars for the Fleet of vehicles
• Ensure compliance with the Road Traffic Act, Operator Licence, and all relevant Transport Legislation
• Coordinate and summarise Private Fuel Mileage returns for salary deduction purposes by HR

• Generate and distribute Manual Invoices for multiple departments across the business 
• Support the Purchase to Pay cycle by generating Purchase Orders for all Finance team expenditure
• Oversee all communications and serve as the principal point of contact for our insurance partners
• Tax - supporting the Tax lead with fundamental VAT checks, particularly relating to our customer and supplier onboarding process
• Treasury - supporting the Treasury lead with daily banking reporting, which is integral to the reconciliation of cash

What you’ll bring…

• A working knowledge of ERP systems is essential (AG Barr utilises JD Edwards)
• Proven experience in developing, maintaining, and updating spreadsheets and databases - through the implementation and optimisation of spreadsheet formulas - to track operational metrics, project progress and financial data
• A demonstrated ability to write clear, concise and professional business emails
• Demonstrated success in communicating clearly and effectively with diverse audiences, and the ability to build rapport and collaborate with colleagues at all levels
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy through regular audits and reconciliation processes - particularly concerning the maintenance of vehicle records
• Experience in preparing and delivering data-driven presentations to various audiences, including senior management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify key insights
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Activities such as raising Purchase Orders and supporting the Purchase to Pay process

What we offer…

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard.  Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

• Uncapped bonus linked to business performance
• Defined contribution Pension
• Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
• Flexible holiday trading
• Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
• Annual salary review 
• Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content

And much more! 

To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!

Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted. Latest closing date for applications is 19th September

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now!

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