Finance Administrator - Full Time - East Hoathly

Description

Are you looking to start or resume a career in finance?  We are seeking a finance administrator to join our busy department at our Head Office in East Sussex.  Ideal for someone looking to take their first steps or return to what they know, this position within the Sales Ledger team will be responsible for customer transactions, credit control and account management. If you are well-organised with strong attention to detail, we want to hear from you!

This is a role with plenty of variety and opportunities to learn & progress, and support available for those wishing to pursue financial qualifications.

Main Duties:

• Sales Ledger Administration and Credit Control
• Daily bank reconciliation of receipts and payments
• Investigating & dealing with payment discrepancies
• Liaising with sites and customers
• Provide assistance across the whole department in general duties as required

Freedom Leisure are a not-for-profit leisure trust with a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups, encouraging them to become more active, enhancing their physical and mental wellbeing and contributing to improved lives.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a team, accurately & efficiently to deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Experience of working on own initiative with internal & external customers
• Good IT knowledge, with knowledge of accounting software preferred
• Previous experience in a finance role would be an advantage

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing Date: 3rd April 2026

Salary: up to £25,000 per annum

Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.