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For Companies Are you ready to make a real, positive impact on our families in East Sussex? If you are, we are seeking a Business Support Assistant (Finance) to join our busy Locality Social Work, Business Support Team in Children\’s Services.
This role will support the busy Social Work teams with all aspects of finance and procurement in the West of East Sussex. You will be processing invoices, raising purchase orders, issuing petty cash and travel tickets and completing reconciliations. You will also hold a company credit card to further support with online purchases and have daily use of our financial system – Oracle.
Please Note:
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The role is solely office based to enable the support of the teams.
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Initial training will be based at St Mary\’s House, Eastbourne.
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This is a post requires you to work across two sites: St Marys House in Eastbourne (2 days per week: Tuesday & Thursday) and at County Hall in Lewes (3 days per week: Monday, Wednesday & Friday).
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Job-share applications will be welcomed and given full consideration.
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are able to manage a busy workload
- Are confident with both lone and team working
- Have a high standard of numeracy skills to meet the job requirements
- Have the ability to collect and interpret information and data to prepare reports
- Have a working knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and financial applications
To apply for this role, please follow the \’Apply Now\’ button and upload your CV and Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist, so please ensure you address how you meet all the criteria in the Person Specification, drawing on any relevant life/work experience, education or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Interviews will take place in person at St Mary\’s House, 52 St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3UU on Thursday 4 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 Social Workers and Senior Business Administrators to help support families in our local community.
We have a lovely café and reduced-rate parking for staff at County Hall, Lewes and sandwich/snacks delivery at St Mary\’s House, Eastbourne. We also offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits 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 Claire Hoadley, Business Support Officer at Claire.Hoadley@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
\’I’ve worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I’m making a difference.\’ – Joe, Information Analyst
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East Sussex County Council Recruiting Team
