Accounts Assistant & Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established charity in Portsmouth is seeking a part-time Accounts Clerk/Accountant to manage their finance function. The role involves processing invoices, bank reconciliations, and payroll preparation. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong problem-solving and time management skills. This position offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a pension scheme, and a beautiful central location.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Parking permit provided

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing service

Qualifications

• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Excellent time management, able to prioritise workload accordingly.
• Flexible approach to workload.

Responsibilities

• Process all sales and purchase ledger invoices, including making and receiving payments.
• Chase outstanding payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll.
• Support month and year-end processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

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 wellbeing 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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