Finance & Administration Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a professional services business in Ringwood to recruit an Accounts & Administration Assistant. This role blends accounts duties with general admin across the business.

You will handle supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, expense claims, PO processes and onboarding, while supporting multiple departments and maintaining records. Office-based, full-time, with excellent benefits including parking and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts, finance administration or office support.
• 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; Xero exposure would be advantageous.
• AAT studies or an interest in developing a finance qualification would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communication skills

Proactive and ownership-minded

Education

AAT studies or finance qualification beneficial

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero exposure

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.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Office-based role in Ringwood.
• Free on-site parking.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.