Financial Accountant
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | PO1 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | CMA Recruitment Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RC67678-42626 |
Summary
CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with a well-established organisation in Portsmouth, Hampshire to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis. This is a pivotal role within the finance team, offering the opportunity to lead on financial reporting, drive process improvements, and support strategic decision-making across the business.
What will the role of Financial Accountant involve?
• Ownership of monthly management accounts, including preparation of accurate trial balances and variance analysis.
• Production of detailed budget monitoring reports and support with forecasting.
• Oversight of balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets.
• Management of VAT compliance and credit control processes.
• Coordination of internal and external audits, ensuring robust financial controls.
• Supervision of banking activities and intercompany transactions.
• Leading system and process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders and deputising for the Head of Finance when required.
Suitable candidate for the Financial Accountant role:
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist with strong technical knowledge.
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a complex or multi-entity environment.
• Advanced Excel and systems skills; experience with ERP systems is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the business.
• Highly organised, proactive, and confident in managing deadlines.
What’s on offer for the role of Financial Accountant?
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to influence key financial processes and contribute to strategic projects.
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