Full Time Accounts Assistant

Title: Full Time Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

Accountable To: Finance Director

Accountable For: NA

Section: Accounts

Location: Nicola Jane, Southern Gate, Terminus Road, Chichester, PO19 8SE

Salary: £25k- £30k, dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Benefits: 20 days holiday increasing by 1 day per year to a max of 25 days pro-rata (28 days including bank holidays)

Beginning

Nicola started Nicola Jane over 40 years ago with one mission: to help people feel like themselves again after breast surgery. Fast forward to today, we're the UK's leading specialist in post-surgery lingerie and swimwear. With an amazing team behind us, a loyal customer base, and a growing online and retail presence – we're showing the world that thoughtful design can change lives.

Where we're at

Every day, we're helping customers across the UK and beyond feel more confident, more comfortable, and more themselves. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for someone who shares our care, commitment, and attention to detail — this time, in the numbers that keep our business running smoothly.

We're looking for an Accounts Assistant who's organised, accurate, and proactive – someone who enjoys keeping things balanced, tidy, and on track.

Next Chapter

This isn't just another finance role. You'll play a key part in the heartbeat of Nicola Jane, supporting our financial processes and helping ensure our business continues to thrive. You'll have the space to make the role your own and the support of a friendly, close-knit team that cares about doing things properly.

If you're ready to bring your bookkeeping expertise to a purpose-led company that genuinely makes a difference – we'd love to meet you.

What you'll be doing

You'll make sure our finances are accurate, organised, and up to date — helping to keep the business running smoothly every day.

You'll be:

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping activities.
• Issuing customer statements and chasing payments to ensure healthy cash flow.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Recording purchases, receipts, sales, and payments accurately.
• Paying supplier invoices promptly and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Performing bank reconciliations and ensuring all accounts balance correctly.
• Supporting the Finance Manager and wider team with ad hoc accounting or reporting tasks.

What we're looking for

You don't need to tick every box, but we're ideally looking for someone who has:

• A qualification in bookkeeping or financial administration.
• Significant prior experience in bookkeeping across all listed duties.
• Proficiency in Sage (this one's essential).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort with financial reporting tools.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• A calm, methodical approach and genuine pride in getting things right.

Required Experience

· Qualification in bookkeeping / financial administration

· Experience in Sage 200 (essential)

.Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort with financial reporting tools.

· Significant prior experience in bookkeeping in all of the above duties

· Highly organised with excellent Microsoft Excel skills

· Able to work alone and be focused on results

What you'll get from us

• A competitive salary and recognition for your hard work.
• Full-time, permanent role (Monday–Friday, standard daytime hours).
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing by one day for every full year with us (up to 5 additional days).
• Healthcare and pension from day one.
• 2 volunteering days per year to give back to your community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A friendly, supportive team where what you do genuinely matters.

The important bit

We know confidence looks different on everyone – and that goes for job applications too. If you think this sounds like your kind of role but you don't tick every single box, we still want to hear from you. Show us what you've got. Let's talk.

Why Nicola Jane – Our Values

At Nicola Jane, we see the beauty in every body.

It's more than a motto – it's how we show up for our customers, our colleagues, and the world around us.

• Expertly You – We're specialists in what we do, guiding every customer with care and confidence.
• Every Body Welcome – We celebrate difference and create space for everyone to feel valued.
• Compassion in Every Stitch – We lead with heart, empathy, and warmth.
• Care for the Planet – We tread lightly, designing responsibly for the future.
• Passionately Female – Founded and led by women, we champion women's confidence and wellbeing.
• Perfect-Fit, Every Time – We obsess over the details – because getting it right means everything.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Experience:

• Sage: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person