Finance Assistant - Projects & Reporting Growth (Flexible)

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

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