Finance Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Healthcare schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a reputable business in the leisure and property management sector, located centrally in Southampton, to recruit an ambitious early-career finance professional. The Finance Assistant will support core finance functions—project accounting, credit control and operational financial reporting—with opportunities to broaden into management accounts and reporting.

The role offers a collaborative culture, flexible working options, and clear progression as you

Qualifications

• Early in their finance career but eager to learn and grow within diverse financial disciplines
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail; capable of managing multiple tasks accurately
• Good communication skills, confident in liaising with internal teams and external service providers
• Proactive, hungry for professional development, and interested in gaining exposure to project accounting, management accounts, and reporting
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment and embracing opportunities to expand knowledge

Responsibilities

• Supporting core finance functions, including project accounting, credit control, and operational financial reporting, with opportunities to broaden into management accounts and reporting roles
• Managing and processing invoices, tenant recharges, and lease documentation to ensure accuracy and timely completion, thereby supporting smooth business operations
• Reconciling key financial records such as rent deposits and utility costs, maintaining data integrity across various systems
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and year-end reconciliations, contributing to strategic financial planning
• Engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and operational financial management

Job description

Are you an ambitious early-career finance professional eager to develop across multiple specialisms within a recognised organisation? We are partnering with a reputable business operating within the leisure and property management sector, known for its growth and innovative approach.

Located centrally in Southampton, this organisation promotes a collaborative and dynamic culture, offering exciting progression opportunities including involvement in project accounting, management reporting, and more. Join a team where your enthusiasm and drive can truly shine.

This is an excellent chance to build solid foundations in credit control, property management accounting, and beyond, within a well-established UK-based sector leader that values professional development and innovation.

What will the Finance Assistant role involve?

• Supporting core finance functions, including project accounting, credit control, and operational financial reporting, with opportunities to broaden into management accounts and reporting roles
• Managing and processing invoices, tenant recharges, and lease documentation to ensure accuracy and timely completion, thereby supporting smooth business operations
• Reconciling key financial records such as rent deposits and utility costs, maintaining data integrity across various systems
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and year-end reconciliations, contributing to strategic financial planning
• Engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and operational financial management

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Assistant vacancy:

• Early in their finance career but eager to learn and grow within diverse financial disciplines
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail; capable of managing multiple tasks accurately
• Good communication skills, confident in liaising with internal teams and external service providers
• Proactive, hungry for professional development, and interested in gaining exposure to project accounting, management accounts, and reporting
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment and embracing opportunities to expand knowledge

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Assistant:

• Opportunities to work across different finance functions, gaining broad experience
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture
• Comprehensive benefit package including holiday entitlement and healthcare schemes
• Salary will be dependent on experience

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