Finance & Administration Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Office-based role in Ringwood

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a professional services business in Ringwood to recruit an Accounts & Administration Assistant. The role combines finance tasks with general business support, offering exposure across finance, administration and operational activities.

You will handle supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, expenses, and PO processes, while supporting onboarding and reporting. The role is office-based in Ringwood with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, finance administration or office support.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication and ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with accounting software; Xero exposure advantageous.
• AAT studies or pursuing a finance qualification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and maintain records in the finance system.
• Perform bank reconciliations and day-to-day financial administration.
• Manage employee expense claims and support PO processes.
• Provide administrative support to departments and project teams.
• Maintain databases and keep company records up to date.
• Assist onboarding for new employees and equipment setup.
• Prepare reports, documentation and correspondence.
• Handle incoming calls and general office enquiries.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive

Education

AAT studies or finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

Job description

Are you an organised and detail-focused administrator with experience supporting finance processes? Would you enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, combining accounts responsibilities with wider business support duties?

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing professional services business based in Ringwood to recruit an Accounts & Administration Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team environment where you'll gain exposure across finance, administration and operational activities whilst supporting the continued growth of the business.

What will the Accounts & Administration Assistant role involve?

• Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate records within the finance system.
• Completing bank reconciliations and assisting with day-to-day financial administration.
• Managing employee expense claims and supporting purchase order processes.
• Providing administrative support to various departments and project teams across the business.
• Maintaining databases and ensuring company records remain accurate and up to date.
• Assisting with onboarding activities for new employees, including arranging equipment and administrative setup.
• Preparing reports, documentation and correspondence as required.
• Handling incoming telephone calls and general office enquiries.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance business processes and efficiencies.

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts & Administration Assistant vacancy:

• Previous experience within an accounts, finance administration or office support role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using accounting software; previous Xero exposure would be advantageous.
• AAT studies or an interest in developing a finance qualification would be beneficial.

Additional benefits and information:

• Salary up to £30,000 per annum.
• Office-based role in Ringwood.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.