Business Support Assistant - Finance

Stmarysbexhill; Hastings; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Hastings is looking for a Business Support Assistant - Finance to help manage finance and procurement for social work teams. This position involves processing invoices, handling petty cash, and supporting online purchases using the Oracle Financial System. Candidates must possess strong numeracy skills and the ability to manage a busy workload. The role is office-based and offers full-time hours with opportunities for vocational training.

Benefits

Vocational Training Options

Diverse range of benefits

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy skills to meet job requirements.
• Ability to prepare reports based on collected data.
• Experience with finance and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Support social work teams with finance and procurement.
• Process invoices and handle petty cash.
• Utilize the Oracle Financial System for daily tasks.

Skills

Manage a busy workload

Confident in both team and lone working

High standard of numeracy skills

Ability to collect and interpret information

Working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing applications

Job description

Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 1774
• Job Category Finance
• Posting Date 12/05/2025, 04:00 PM
• Apply Before 12/21/2025, 11:59 PM
• Locations Cavendish House, Hastings, TN34 3AA, GB (On-site)
• Enable Applications Yes
• Working Hours 37
• Salary £25,989 to £26,403 per annum
• Salary From 25,989
• Salary To 26,403
• Working Pattern Full Time
• Contract Type Fixed Term Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Job Description

Are you ready to make a real, positive impact on another person’s life? If you do, the we are seeking a Business Support Assistant - Finance to join our busy Locality Children Services Business Support Team.

This role will support the busy social work teams with all aspects of finance and procurement for the East of the County, such as Processing Invoices, Handling and Issuing petty cash and Travel Warrants and completing reconciliations. you will also support with online purchases via company Credit Card and have daily use of the Oracle Financial System.

Please note, this role is office based only to enable support of the workers.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Is able to manage a busy workload
• Is confident with both team and lone working
• Has a high standard of numeracy skills to meet job requirements
• Has the ability to collect and interpret information and data to prepare reports
• Has working knowledge of spread sheets and word processing applications

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Interviews will take place in person at Cavendish House, Breeds Place, Hastings, TN34 3AA . Interviews will be taking place on Tuesday 23 December 2025. If you are unavailable on this date let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This role is part of a fast paced team, working closely with the departments Social Workers and Senior Business Administrators to help support the families of our local community.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on ourbenefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Emily Coppard, Business Support Officer via email [e-mail] to request a MS teams call or phone call.

'There are a whole range of different skills people can bring to the role. I find the work very rewarding and enjoy the variety this type of work brings.' - Gary, Day Service Support Worker

For putting your skills to good use

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go toWork in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.