Accounts Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Eastergate; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Life Assurance

1pm finish on Friday

25 days holiday + BH pro rata

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a manufacturing business in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. This part-time role (12–15 hours per week) requires Tuesday and Friday as mandatory days and offers a temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

You will support the finance team with sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, multi-currency invoices, and month-end reporting, contributing to VAT submissions and daily cashflow tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience with Pegasus Opera 3 or similar accounting software is advantageous.
• Strong MS Excel skills with an eye for detail.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Part-time availability with Tue and Fri as mandatory days.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance team with sales and purchase ledgers.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cashbook records.
• Process invoices, payments and credit notes across GBP/EUR/USD.
• Contribute to month-end reporting and VAT submissions.
• Handle sales and customer enquiries and administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Part-time availability

Tools

Pegasus Opera 3

MS Excel

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