Accounts Assistant

Cma Recruitment Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group in Southampton is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team, supporting invoicing, receipts, and month-end tasks with a hybrid working arrangement that includes some remote days.

The role offers growth opportunities within a forward-thinking finance function. The ideal candidate has at least two years’ transactional finance experience and strong Excel skills (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs) along with clear, collaborative communication.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and a keen eye for detail, committed to providing excellent stakeholder support.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in transactional finance or related roles.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and V-lookups.
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and adaptable mindset.

Responsibilities

• Managing accurate processing of customer invoices and associated reconciliations
• Processing and allocating customer receipts and handling month-end tasks
• Supporting with ad hoc tasks such as journal entries and financial analysis
• Assisting in resolving invoice or query-related issues with internal teams and customers
• Collaborating on process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder support

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

V-lookups

Job description

Join a growing business that values innovation and employee development. This company is known for fostering a positive, collaborative culture focused on transparency and continuous improvement. Operating in a sector that promotes creativity and adaptability, the organisation offers a flexible working environment, mixing office and remote work, and encourages a proactive approach from all team members.

As an Accounts Assistant, you will be an integral part of the finance team, supporting essential processes that underpin the company’s operations. This role provides an excellent opportunity for career growth within a forward-looking organisation committed to creating meaningful careers for its staff.

What will the Accounts Assistant role involve?

• Managing accurate processing of customer invoices and associated reconciliations
• Processing and allocating customer receipts and handling month-end tasks
• Supporting with ad hoc tasks such as journal entries and financial analysis
• Assisting in resolving invoice or query-related issues with internal teams and customers
• Collaborating on process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Assistant vacancy:

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and a keen eye for detail, committed to providing excellent stakeholder support
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in transactional finance or related roles
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and V-lookups
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and adaptable mindset

Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Assistant:

• Flexibility to work hybrid, with the possibility of remote working and occasional in-office presence
• Opportunity to gain broad experience across finance functions and stakeholder engagement
• Competitive salary dependent on relevant experience

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.