Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

25 days holiday + BH pro rata

Life Assurance

Friday 1pm finish

Job summary

Confidential in Bognor Regis is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a part-time role (12–15 hours/week) with Tuesday and Friday as fixed days. The role offers a temporary-to-permanent path in a manufacturing setting, with responsibilities across sales and purchase ledgers, reconciliations, and month-end tasks.

The successful candidate will have experience with Pegasus Opera 3 (or similar), strong Excel skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Experience with Pegasus Opera 3 or comparable accounting software.
• 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

Excel

Multitasking

Tools

Pegasus Opera 3

Job description

An established manufacturing business located in Bognor Regis, West Sussex 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 provides an opportunity to utilise broad accounting experience within a friendly, team-oriented culture. 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. This role is a temporary to permanent opportunity.

What will the Accounts Assistant role involve?

• 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

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Assistant vacancy:

• 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

Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Assistant:

• 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

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