Assistant Finance Manager

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established organisation in Central Southampton to recruit an Assistant Finance Manager. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this is a newly created position following a departmental restructure. You'll play a vital role in the daily financial operations, working as part of a small and close-knit team of three.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about continuous improvement within a finance function. The role is mainly office based, with flexibility offered once you’re established in the role.

• Supporting financial control activities, including preparation of monthly and quarterly financials

• Assisting with internal controls and implementing process improvements

• Delivering core financial accounting duties, including P&L and balance sheet preparation

• Managing payroll and VAT tasks (training on payroll available if required)

• Driving performance analysis and supporting KPI reporting

• Participating in the Financial Statement Closing Process (FSCP)

• Managing banking activities and processing supplier payments

• Strong financial accounting background with experience across varied business areas

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working to tight deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ideally experienced with Xero (not essential) and proficient in Excel

• Enthusiastic about process improvement and contributing to a growing finance function

• Study support available for the right person

• Private healthcare after successful probation period

• Free onsite parking

• Pension scheme – NatWest Cushion (auto enrolment)

• 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service

• Day off for your birthday

• Company socials, pool table, ping pong table – fun and engaging team environment

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