Accounts Assistant

Futures Recruitment Services Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to manage payroll, invoicing, and general office tasks. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment and have proficiency in Sage 50 and MS Office. This position offers a balanced work life with standard hours from 9am to 4pm in Selsey, perfect for organized and proactive individuals. Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum offered.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive team environment

Opportunity to develop your skills

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts, payroll, or office assistant role.
• Confident telephone manner and excellent written and spoken English.
• Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage payroll accurately and on time.
• Prepare and issue invoices; follow up on overdue payments.
• Handle general office duties including filing and data entry.

Skills

Payroll processing

Invoicing

Office administration

Sage 50

MS Office

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant
Selsey, West Sussex
35 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
£24,000 per annum

About the Role: We are looking for a proactive and reliable Accounts Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is experienced in payroll, invoicing, and general office administration, and who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage payroll accurately and on time
• Prepare and issue invoices; follow up on overdue payments
• Handle general office duties including filing, data entry, and email management
• Answer and make phone calls confidently and professionally
• Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50
• Provide administrative support to the wider team

Requirements

• Previous experience in an accounts, payroll, or office assistant role
• Confident telephone manner and excellent written and spoken English
• Computer literate with Sage 50 and MS Office skills
• Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship
• Must live locally to Selsey

Why Join Us?

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills and grow professionally
• Standard working hours with work-life balance (9am - 4pm)

How to Apply:

If you are an organised, articulate professional with a passion for accounts and administration, we'd love to hear from you!