Finance Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; North Baddesley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly in-person engagement

Growing business environment

Flexible hours

Hourly rate dependent on experience

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant for an interim role in Romsey, near Southampton. This temporary position offers a chance to gain valuable finance experience within a growing UK retailer, with a supportive and collaborative team culture.

You will manage high-volume reconciliations, process invoices, and handle debtor queries, with flexible core hours and weekly in-person teamwork in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume transactional finance or bookkeeping, ideally with exposure to retail or ecommerce activities.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, with formal qualification such as AAT Level 2 or 3 preferred.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn, with a team-oriented attitude that values collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Managing high-volume reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of transactions, and contributing to the integrity of financial records
• Processing and verifying customer invoices, collaborating with internal teams to streamline billing and remittance procedures
• Monitoring and resolving debtor account queries promptly while maintaining professional relationships with customers

Skills

High-volume bookkeeping

Accounting principles

Teamwork

Education

AAT Level 2/3 preferred

Job description

A leading UK business in the retail sector is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant for an interim role based in Romsey, Southampton. Established with a focus on growth and innovation, this organisation fosters a collaborative and supportive culture. It offers a dynamic environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute meaningfully. This temporary position provides an excellent opportunity to join a growing company and gain valuable finance experience within a supportive setting.

What will the Finance Assistant role involve?

• Managing high-volume reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of transactions, and contributing to the integrity of financial records
• Processing and verifying customer invoices, collaborating with internal teams to streamline billing and remittance procedures
• Monitoring and resolving debtor account queries promptly while maintaining professional relationships with customers

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Assistant vacancy:

• Experience in high-volume transactional finance or bookkeeping, ideally with exposure to retail or ecommerce activities
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, with formal qualification such as AAT Level 2 or 3 preferred
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn, with a team-oriented attitude that values collaboration

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Assistant:

• Weekly in-person engagement with an enthusiastic, supportive team
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant, growing business environment
• Flexible approach to work hours within core operating times
• Hourly rate dependent on experience