Accounts Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1pm finish on a Friday

Free parking

25 days holiday + BH

Life Assurance

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a part-time position in Bognor Regis. You will support the finance team with ledger activities, process invoices, and assist with month-end tasks.

The role offers flexible hours (12–15 hours per week), with Tuesday and Friday as compulsory days, and includes benefits such as life assurance and holiday entitlement. Experience with Pegasus Opera 3 is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience with Pegasus Opera 3 or comparable accounting software is advantageous.
• Strong MS Excel skills with an eye for detail.

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

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 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.

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