Accounts Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; West Meon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is helping a Petersfield-based SME recruit an Office/Accounts Assistant on a part-time basis. The role runs 9am–3pm, Monday to Friday, supporting daily admin and financial tasks to help the business run smoothly.

You will work with Sage and common IT tools to manage invoices, payments, credit control, and diary management, while contributing to process improvements. Salary is dependent on experience and 28 days holiday are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in SME administrative and financial functions
• Proficient with Sage and IT tools (Outlook, Excel)
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent communication and client-focused attitude
• Adaptable and eager to learn for process improvement

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across the business
• Raise sales invoices, process payments, and assist with credit control
• Manage team diary, scheduling, and communications with customers and suppliers
• Assist in process reviews and suggest operational improvements
• Represent the company in person and on the phone, upholding a professional image

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Independent worker

Customer service

Tools

Sage

Excel

Outlook

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

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.