Finance Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established local business to recruit a Progressive Finance Assistant. This is an excellent chance to deepen your experience in finance within a supportive team and clear development pathways.

The role is full-time and office-based, offering mentorship from senior finance leaders and long-term career progression in a growing function. Strong numerical ability and commitment to studying are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales ledger and purchase ledger processes
• AAT/ACCA/ACMA or equivalent study in progress preferred
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Desire to develop a long-term career in finance with increasing responsibility

Responsibilities

• Processing sales ledger transactions, cash receipts and reconciliations
• Maintaining and reconciling company credit card and petty cash records
• Assisting with purchase ledger activities during peak periods
• Bank reconciliations
• Assist with month end processes
• Production of management accounts as experience grows
• Contribute to finance process improvements and digitalisation projects
• Work closely with the financial controller with training and mentorship

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

AAT Level 3/4

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by experience

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with a long-established and highly respected local business to recruit a Progressive Finance Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has already gained experience within their first one or two finance roles and is now looking to firmly establish themselves within a progressive finance function, building a long-term career with clear development opportunities.

The business is currently focused on succession planning and developing talent from within. As a result, this role offers genuine scope to broaden your responsibilities over time, learn more advanced areas of finance and progress into a more senior position. For the right individual, there is no predefined ceiling on growth and development, making this an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional eager to continue learning and advancing their career. This position is full-time and office based.

What will the Finance Assistant role involve?

• Processing sales ledger transactions, cash receipts and associated reconciliations.
• Maintaining and reconciling company credit card and petty cash records.
• Assisting with purchase ledger activities during peak periods
• Bank reconciliations
• Assist with month end processes
• Production of management accounts as your experience within the business develops
• Contributing to finance process improvements and future digitalisation projects
• Work extremely closely with the financial controller, who will provide ongoing training and mentorship as your role grows within the business

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Assistant vacancy:

• Ideally studying towards AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualified, or further studies such as ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by experience
• Previous finance experience gained with a solid understand of double entry
• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
• A genuine desire to develop a long-term career within finance and take on increasing responsibility
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across the business
  Comfortable working within a collaborative, office-based environment

Additional benefits and information for the Finance Assistant vacancy:

• Salary of £28,000-£32,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full study support available where applicable.
• Full-time office-based position.
• Outstanding long-term career progression opportunities within a stable and successful local business
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced finance leaders and gain exposure to wider areas of the finance function

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