Finance Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Company pension

Parking facilities

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is assisting a growing business in Southampton to recruit a Finance Assistant. This role offers hybrid working, providing a balanced setup between office and home, and an opportunity to develop your finance career within a dynamic team.

You will be responsible for managing and verifying sales invoices, reconciling high-volume bank and payment transactions, and supporting debtor management.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume reconciliations, ideally with exposure to credit control or sales ledger.
• Technical foundation with AAT Level 2 or 3 preferred and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage and verify sales invoices for accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile high-volume bank and payment transactions.
• Support debtor management and respond to invoice queries.
• Assist with ledger reconciliations, including cash flow and bank statement matching.

Skills

High-volume reconciliations

Credit control

Sales ledger

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 2 or 3

Job description

Are you an ambitious finance professional eager to develop your career within a growing organisation?

An innovative and expanding business is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to join their Southampton team.

Known for their dynamic culture, innovative products, and strong growth trajectory, this company values teamwork, dedication, and a positive workplace atmosphere. If you're looking for a role that offers room for progression, a collaborative environment, and the chance to strengthen your finance expertise, this could be your next opportunity.

What will the Finance Assistant role involve?

• Managing and verifying sales invoices to ensure accuracy and timeliness


• Reconciling high-volume bank and payment transactions


• Supporting the team with debtor management and invoice queries to foster straightforward processes


• Assisting with ledger reconciliations, including supporting cash flow and bank statement matching

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Assistant vacancy:

• Experience in high-volume reconciliations, ideally with exposure to credit control/ sales ledger


• Technical foundation from AAT Level 2 or 3 is preferred, with a positive attitude towards learning and development


• Demonstrates enthusiasm, flexibility, and a proactive problem-solving approach


• Well-organised with strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment


• Effective communicator who can support team goals and work well under minimal supervision

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Assistant:

• Hybrid working flexibility to balance office and home working


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Private healthcare, company pension scheme, and parking facilities


• Opportunities for training and advancement aligned with company growth


• Salary will be dependent on experience