Financial Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business specializing in industrial distribution is seeking a Financial Accountant for their Southampton finance team. The role involves group reporting, compliance, and finance projects. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Full-time position includes a 10-20% annual bonus and benefits in a modern office environment.

Benefits

10-20% annual bonus

Modern office environment

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Must have strong technical understanding of group reporting, compliance, and audit preparation.
• Experience with internal audit, treasury, or export control processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with month-end group reporting and financial statement review.
• Supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle.
• Preparing for audits and liaising with external auditors.
• Coordinating with international finance teams to improve controls and consistency.
• Contributing to process improvements and managing cashflow.
• Supporting business insurance administration.

Skills

Technical understanding of group reporting

Analysing financial data

Communication skills across international teams

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred)

Tools

Onestream

Sage 200

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is working with a global business that specialises in industrial distribution to recruit a Financial Accountant for their Southampton-based finance team. It’s a hands-on, varied role where you’ll work closely with senior leadership on everything from group reporting and compliance to finance projects that actually move the needle.

The company has a strong international presence and a reputation for doing things properly - delivering high-quality service and building long-standing client relationships. They’ve been around for over 100 years but continue to evolve, with a big focus on improving systems, investing in people, and modernising the way finance works across the business.

What will the Financial Accountant role involve?

• Assisting with month-end group reporting and financial statement review
• Supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle
• Preparing for audit and liaising with external auditors
• Coordinating with international finance teams to improve controls and consistency
• Contributing to process improvements, cashflow and treasury responsibilities
• Supporting business insurance administration and managing claims
• Assisting with export control and customs process compliance
• Supporting junior members of the finance team and leading ad hoc projects

Suitable candidate for the Financial Accountant vacancy:

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred)
• Strong technical understanding of group reporting, compliance and audit preparation
• Confident analysing financial data and communicating across international teams
• Self-motivated, well-organised and methodical with a strong attention to detail
• Experience with Onestream or Sage 200 would be an advantage
• Exposure to internal audit, treasury or export control processes is desirable

Financial Accountant vacancy Additional benefits and information:

• Full-time, permanent position based in Southampton
• 10-20% annual Bonus with excellent success rate
• Office Based role benefiting from brand new/modern offices
• Modern, stable business with global reach and strong values
• Opportunities to contribute to key projects and long-term improvements
• Supportive leadership and a culture that values quality and accountability

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