Assistant Financial Accountant

Assistant Financial Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be supporting our client who is based on the outskirts of Christchurch, Dorset and is looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join a reputable private group within the financial services sector. With a supportive culture focused on professional growth and excellence, this organisation offers an engaging environment where your accounting skills can thrive. The role provides exposure to statutory and group accounting, as well as the chance to work across multiple entities in a varied, high‑impact position.

• Supporting the preparation of statutory financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS, helping to uphold the organisation’s financial integrity.
• Assisting with consolidations, reconciliations, and complex group accounting processes to ensure accurate reporting across all entities.
• Contributing to the preparation of management reports, including balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting audit and tax compliance.
• Collaborating with the wider finance team to refine internal processes and improve reporting efficiencies.
• Engaging in ad‑hoc projects that support the continuous improvement and strategic goals of the finance function.

• Part‑qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or AAT qualified with relevant finance experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with financial data.
• Experience preparing reconciliations, supporting statutory accounts, and working within multi‑entity structures desirable.
• Practice background or multiple‑entity experience highly desirable.

• Study support for professional qualifications (ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in group financial reporting.
• Exposure to statutory accounts, IFRS, and UK GAAP.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for progression.

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics.