Assistant Accountant
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | BN16 2LX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | CMA Recruitment Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LW61818-426261 |
Summary
CMA Financial Recruitment is partnering with a well-established, family-run service business near Littlehampton, West Sussex to find a dedicated and efficient Assistant Accountant to join their small, dynamic team.
As the Assistant Accountant, you will report directly to the Finance Director and take responsibility for supporting the month-end management accounts, transactional processing in multiple currencies, bank reconciliations, and credit control.
What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?
• All aspects of purchase ledger processing in GBP, USD and EUR, reconciling statements and making payments.
• Raising of sales ledger invoices, copy invoices and credit notes.
• Chasing outstanding payments and allocating payments.
• Multiple bank reconciliations for 8 accounts.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:
• Efficient and meticulous in organisational skills.
• A team player, who is happy to support where needed.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:
• Study support as required.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Options for flexible working and home working.
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