Treasury-Focused Assistant Accountant (Cash & Banking)

CMA Recruitment Group; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant with a Treasury bias to join the finance function in central Basingstoke, Hampshire. You will support accurate cash and banking oversight across multiple entities under the Group Financial Controller.

This newly created role offers broad exposure to group treasury operations and banking controls. The successful candidate will have AAT qualification with progress toward a treasury/finance qualification and strong Excel and online banking

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or equivalent, with progress towards a treasury/finance qualification such as ACT or similar experience.
• Experience in cash positioning, forecasting, bank reconciliations and cash transfers across multiple entities.
• Sound understanding of banking controls, dual authorisation, segregation of duties and fraud risk.
• Detail-focused and able to challenge unusual transactions or incomplete approvals.
• Intermediate Excel skills and experience with online banking and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear daily oversight of group cash, including restricted funds and significant movements.
• Maintain short-term cash-flow forecasts, review variances and highlight key issues.
• Coordinate authorised treasury transactions, intercompany funding and payment activity.
• Manage banking administration, access rights, mandates, approval limits and audit records.
• Complete reconciliations and monitor payment activity, escalating exceptions or potential control concerns promptly.

Skills

Cash forecasting

Banking controls

Excel

Intercompany funding

Education

AAT qualified

ACT or treasury/finance qualification in progress

Tools

Online banking systems

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant with a Treasury bias to join the finance function in central Basingstoke, Hampshire. You will support accurate cash and banking oversight across multiple entities under the Group Financial Controller.

This newly created role offers broad exposure to group treasury operations and banking controls. The successful candidate will have AAT qualification with progress toward a treasury/finance qualification and strong Excel and online banking