Accounts Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1pm finish on a Friday

Free parking

25 days holiday + BH (pro rata forPart

Life Assurance

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is supporting a well established manufacturing business in Bognor Regis to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a part-time basis. The role offers 12–15 hours per week with Tuesday and Friday as compulsory days in a stable finance team.

You will assist with sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations and multi-currency postings (GBP, EUR, USD), contribute to month‑end reporting and VAT submissions, and handle routine enquiries. Salary will be dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with Pegasus Opera 3 or comparable accounting software is advantageous
• Strong MS Excel skills with an eye for detail
• Positive attitude, adaptable approach, and ability to work collaboratively
• Prior experience in manufacturing or retail environments is desirable
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and demonstrate a proactive approach

Responsibilities

• Supporting the finance team with sales and purchase ledger activities to ensure smooth financial operations
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cashbook records
• Processing invoices, payments, and credit notes across multiple currencies (GBP, EUR, USD)
• Contributing to month-end reporting and VAT submissions
• Responding to sales and customer enquiries, supporting administrative tasks to maintain efficient operations

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Team player

Manufacturing/retail experience

Tools

Pegasus Opera 3

Job description

An established manufacturing business located in Bognor Regis is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. With a history dating back to 1971 and an annual turnover of £7 million, this organisation offers a stable and professional environment with growth aspirations.

The role is offered on a part-time basis of between 12 to 15 hours per week depending on the successful candidate’s preference, with Tuesday and Friday being compulsory days.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the finance team with sales and purchase ledger activities to ensure smooth financial operations
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cashbook records
• Processing invoices, payments, and credit notes across multiple currencies (GBP, EUR, USD)
• Contributing to month-end reporting and VAT submissions
• Responding to sales and customer enquiries, supporting administrative tasks to maintain efficient operations

Ideal candidate

• Experience with Pegasus Opera 3 or comparable accounting software is advantageous
• Strong MS Excel skills with an eye for detail
• Positive attitude, adaptable approach, and ability to work collaboratively
• Prior experience in manufacturing or retail environments is desirable
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and demonstrate a proactive approach

Benefits

• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Free parking
• 25 days holiday + BH (pro rata for part-time hours)
• Life Assurance

Salary will be dependent on experience.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role.

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.