Accounts Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; East Meon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl BH)

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking an Office/Accounts Assistant for a part-time role in Petersfield. You will provide administrative and financial support across the business, managing invoices, payments and credit control, and handling diary coordination with customers and suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have SME experience, be proficient with Sage, Outlook and Excel, and work independently to improve processes while maintaining a professional, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates experience within SME administrative and financial functions
• Confident using financial systems such as Sage and proficient with common IT tools (Outlook, Excel)
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and proactively manage workload
• Approachable, with excellent communication skills and a client-focused attitude
• Adaptable and eager to learn, contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive administrative support across the business, ensuring smooth daily operations
• Managing financial tasks including raising sales invoices, processing payments, and assisting with credit control
• Overseeing diary management for the team, supporting scheduling, and coordinating customer and supplier communications
• Assisting in process reviews and suggesting operational improvements to optimise efficiency
• Acting as a key point of contact for customer interactions, both face-to-face and via telephone, representing the company's professional image

Skills

Independent working

Client-focused

Process improvement

Tools

Sage

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced, proactive office and accounts professional seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a longstanding SME? A leading business in the construction sector, is looking for a dedicated Office/Accounts Administrator. Based in Petersfield, this organisation boasts a close-knit team and a strong reputation built on quality and referral. With a steady turnover of approximately £1.2m to £1.4m, the company values high standards, independence, and a collaborative spirit. This role offers an excellent environment for someone eager to support the day to day running of an SME business, on a part-time basis.

What will the Office/Accounts Assistant role involve?

• Providing comprehensive administrative support across the business, ensuring smooth daily operations
• Managing financial tasks including raising sales invoices, processing payments, and assisting with credit control
• Overseeing diary management for the team, supporting scheduling, and coordinating customer and supplier communications
• Assisting in process reviews and suggesting operational improvements to optimise efficiency
• Acting as a key point of contact for customer interactions, both face-to-face and via telephone, representing the company's professional image

Suitable Candidate for the Office/Accounts Assistant vacancy:

• Demonstrates experience within SME administrative and financial functions
• Confident using financial systems such as Sage and proficient with common IT tools (Outlook, Excel)
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and proactively manage workload
• Approachable, with excellent communication skills and a client-focused attitude
• Adaptable and eager to learn, contributing to continuous process improvement initiatives

Additional benefits and information for the role of Office/Accounts Assistant:

• 9am - 3pm hours Monday to Friday
• Close to public transport links
• Opportunities to contribute to process enhancements and operational efficiencies
• Paid holiday entitlement of 28 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Salary will be dependent on experience