Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established charity in central Portsmouth is seeking a part-time Accounts Clerk/Accountant. This role involves processing sales and purchase invoices, bank reconciliations, payroll preparation, and month-end support. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with great time management and problem-solving skills. Benefits include 25 days of holiday, enhanced pension scheme, and a beautiful work location with parking provided. This flexible role is 28 hours a week over 4 or 5 days.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Parking permit

Qualifications

• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Excellent time management with ability to prioritise workload.
• Flexible approach to managing varying workloads.

Responsibilities

• Process all sales and purchase ledger invoices, including payments.
• Chase outstanding payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll.
• Provide month and year-end support.

Skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Excellent time management

Ability to prioritise workload

Flexible approach to workload

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be supporting a well‑established charity in Portsmouth in their search for a part‑time Accounts Clerk/Accountant to join their small but highly impactful team. This values‑driven organisation makes a real difference, helping people maintain independence, dignity, and well‑being while creating supportive communities where everyone feels safe and respected.

In this key role, you’ll take ownership of the finance function, managing a varied and rewarding workload, perfect for someone who enjoys being busy and making an impact.

What will the part‑time Accounts Assistant/Accountant role involve?

• Process all sales and purchase ledger invoices, including making and receiving payments
• Chasing outstanding payments
• Bank reconciliations
• Preparation of payroll
• Month and year‑end support

Suitable candidate for the part‑time Accounts Assistant/Accountant vacancy

• A self‑starter, with excellent problem‑solving and teamwork skills
• Excellent time management, able to prioritise workload accordingly
• Flexible approach to workload

Additional benefits and information for the role of part‑time Accounts Assistant/Accountant

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising a day a year, up to 30
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Beautiful location in central Portsmouth with a parking permit provided
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing service
• 28 hours a week, over 4 or 5 days

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