Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | PO20 0AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | CMA Recruitment Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LW68833-42626 |
Summary
CMA Recruitment Group is supporting a well-established SME operating from a UK-based site, delivering products and services to a diverse customer base. The business offers a hands-on, collaborative environment focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
As a growing organisation, there is an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant, focusing on accounts payable and credit control, to contribute to improvements and take on a new role within a supportive team. Based on the outskirts of Chichester, this offers ample parking and bright, open-plan office space.
What will the Accounts Assistant role involve?
• Assisting with credit control, customer receipts and allocating payments
• Supporting credit note processing and cash flow forecasting
• Providing overdue account information to the Finance Director
Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Assistant vacancy:
• Familiarity with online banking systems and foreign exchange processes
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships across teams
• Adaptable, organised, and able to meet deadlines under pressure
Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Payable & Credit Control Officer:
• Salary dependent on experience
• Office-based role
• Early finish on a Friday
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