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Accountant
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basingstoke
Expire in: a month
Job Description
CMA are excited to be working on this fantastic opportunity, based in central Basingstoke, Hampshire, for a hands-on, ambitious finance professional to take the next step in their career. Whether you're part-qualified, newly qualified, or QBE, if you're looking to grow into a future Financial Controller role, this fast-paced, high-growth SME could be the right place for you.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll be the go-to person for day-to-day finance operations, responsible for everything up to trial balance. This is a broad, varied role, ideal if you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and like to get stuck in across the business.
What will the Accountant role involve?
Own the transactional finance function: AP/AR, reconciliations, bank and intercompany
Manage customer and supplier accounts, including chasing payments and renegotiating terms where needed
Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts
Support month-end processes, reporting, and assist with management accounts
Work closely with the wider team to support commercial and operational decision making
Help shape and improve finance systems – including Xero and the CRM platform (we're building out new tools, so your input will matter)
Liaise with payroll provider and support payroll processes as needed
Be a finance point of contact across the business – approachable, helpful, and commercial
Suitable Candidate for the Accountant vacancy:
Part-qualified, newly qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or QBE with relevant experience
Strong reconciliation and transactional finance background
Confident managing supplier and customer relationships
Systems-savvy – comfortable picking up new platforms and suggesting improvements
Experience with Xero (essential); CRM or payroll exposure is a bonus
Proactive, energetic, and commercially aware
Keen to learn, grow and take on more responsibility over time
Additional benefits and information for the role of Accountant:
Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
Hybrid working
Support and mentorship from an experienced Fractional FD
A seat at the table in a business going places – your voice will be heard
Opportunity to grow and progress to Financial Controller as the business scales
If you’re looking for variety, challenge and a genuine opportunity to develop your finance career, we’d love to hear from you.
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