Accounts Manager – Hybrid, 1–2 Days WFH | Finance Lead

CMA Recruitment Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager in Southampton for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves managing purchase and sales ledger, credit control, and supervision of the accounts assistant. Offering a supportive environment with flexible working options, the company promotes a collaborative finance team culture. Benefits include 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and on-site parking. Ideal candidates will have an AAT qualification or degree-level education and relevant experience.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

1–2 days work from home

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong experience in both purchase and sales ledger.
• Confidence managing credit control and supplier and customer queries.
• Ability to work within a small, dynamic team and contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Matching and coding purchase invoices and investigating discrepancies.
• Managing cashbook receipts and bank reconciliations.
• Day-to-day management of the accounts assistant.

Skills

Purchase and sales ledger experience

Credit control management

Supplier and customer query handling

Team collaboration

Education

AAT qualification or degree-level education

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager in Southampton for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves managing purchase and sales ledger, credit control, and supervision of the accounts assistant. Offering a supportive environment with flexible working options, the company promotes a collaborative finance team culture. Benefits include 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and on-site parking. Ideal candidates will have an AAT qualification or degree-level education and relevant experience.