23 Finance jobs in Bournemouth

Our client, a well-established, forward-thinking business with over 30 employees, is seeking a commercially astute and experienced Finance Director to join their leadership team. This office-based role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside the Managing Director and Board of Directors, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company's strategic direction and long-term success.

As Finance Director, you’ll oversee all financial and administrative aspects of the business and act as a key advisor to the leadership team. The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and clear focus on sustainable growth and innovation.

What will the Finance Director role involve?

• Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely monthly and annual reporting.
• Build commercial strategy with the Board and MD, for international business.
• Act as Financial guide for commercial arrangements and negotiations.
• Lead Foreign exchange requirements and plan effectively.
• Partner with the Managing Director to develop and execute long-term strategic plans.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, investment appraisal and decision support.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and tax compliance.
• Ensure robust internal controls, policies, and legal/regulatory compliance.
• Provide oversight of IT systems and support the IT Manager in digital efficiency initiatives.
• Lead HR administration including payroll and staff policy oversight.
• Act as Company Secretary for board and shareholder governance.
• Review and manage legal and contractual matters, including risk and insurance.
• Build strong external relationships with auditors, tax advisors, lawyers, pension trustees, and banks.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across finance and operational areas.

Suitable candidate for the Finance Director vacancy:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven leadership experience with at least 5 years in a senior finance position.
• Strong strategic thinker with demonstrable commercial acumen and business partnering skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Capable of leading under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Confident in influencing decision-makers and contributing to business performance.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Director:

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Annual travel to the Caribbean to attend the company’s strategic planning meeting.
• A chance to shape the future of a growing, respected business.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be recruiting for our Poole, Dorset client who are experiencing rapid growth within their successful specialist distribution business, due to this growth they are looking to add an additional Finance Assistant to join their busy finance team on a permanent basis, they are paying up to £28,000 per annum.

This is a great opportunity for a Finance Assistant who is wanting a hands-on varied transactional role. Where you will be supporting the Management Accountant and Financial Controller where you will be working in a collaborative team liaising with multiple departments.

What will the role involve?

• Purchase ledger and sales ledger
• Bank reconciliations
• Supplier reconciliations
• Cashbook
• Supporting in month end
• Ad hoc duties

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Assistant vacancy:

• Background in transactional finance with a detailed understanding of purchase ledger
• Self-motivated individual and enjoys working as part of a team
• Confident systems and Excel user
• Either AAT studier or qualified by experience

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Assistant:

• As Finance Assistant you will receive a salary of £5,000- 8,000 depending on experience
• Free parking
• 23 day holiday + BH
• Match pension up to 5%
• Support with studies

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications.  Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.  

CMA has been engaged to recruit for our Bournemouth, Dorset client their requirement is for a Finance Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. 

Reporting into the Finance Director, as Finance Assistant you will be working in a hands-on environment supporting in a wide range of transactional finance including allocation of funds, reconciliation and purchase ledger.

Our client offers a permanent position paying up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience and relevant skills.

What will the Finance Assistant  role involve?

• Processing supplier invoices;
• completing weekly payment runs,
• Ensuring sales ledger activity is correctly processed;
• Daily account reconciliations; 
• Assisting in monthly management reporting, such as work in progress reports;
• Accruals and prepayments.
• Processing and taking payments;
• Supporting in query resolution.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Assistant vacancy:

• The Accounts Assistant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of sales and purchase ledger processing and query resolution;
• Confident with account reconciliations and spotting discrepancies; 
• Experience using multiple accountancy systems and confident with Excel;
• Experience working in a regulated environment;
• Ideally suited to a candidate looking for a long term move and to work for a professional business with long term opportunities to develop.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Assistant :

• A salary range of £6,000 to 0,000 per annum plus a benefits;
• Flexible benefits including private medical insurance and enhanced pension scheme;
• Hybrid working also available 2 days a week from home;
• Great public transport links.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

Our client, a well-established, forward-thinking business with over 30 employees, is seeking a commercially astute and experienced Finance Director to join their leadership team. This office-based role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside the Managing Director and Board of Directors, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company's strategic direction and long-term success.

As Finance Director, you’ll oversee all financial and administrative aspects of the business and act as a key advisor to the leadership team. The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and clear focus on sustainable growth and innovation.

What will the Finance Director role involve?

• Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely monthly and annual reporting.
• Build commercial strategy with the Board and MD, for international business.
• Act as Financial guide for commercial arrangements and negotiations.
• Lead Foreign exchange requirements and plan effectively.
• Partner with the Managing Director to develop and execute long-term strategic plans.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, investment appraisal and decision support.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and tax compliance.
• Ensure robust internal controls, policies, and legal/regulatory compliance.
• Provide oversight of IT systems and support the IT Manager in digital efficiency initiatives.
• Lead HR administration including payroll and staff policy oversight.
• Act as Company Secretary for board and shareholder governance.
• Review and manage legal and contractual matters, including risk and insurance.
• Build strong external relationships with auditors, tax advisors, lawyers, pension trustees, and banks.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across finance and operational areas.

Suitable candidate for the Finance Director vacancy:

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven leadership experience with at least 5 years in a senior finance position.
• Strong strategic thinker with demonstrable commercial acumen and business partnering skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Capable of leading under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Confident in influencing decision-makers and contributing to business performance.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Director:

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Annual travel to the Caribbean to attend the company’s strategic planning meeting.
• A chance to shape the future of a growing, respected business.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be recruiting for our Poole, Dorset client who are experiencing rapid growth within their successful specialist distribution business, due to this growth they are looking to add an additional Finance Assistant to join their busy finance team on a permanent basis, they are paying up to £28,000 per annum.

This is a great opportunity for a Finance Assistant who is wanting a hands-on varied transactional role. Where you will be supporting the Management Accountant and Financial Controller where you will be working in a collaborative team liaising with multiple departments.

What will the role involve?

• Purchase ledger and sales ledger
• Bank reconciliations
• Supplier reconciliations
• Cashbook
• Supporting in month end
• Ad hoc duties

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Assistant vacancy:

• Background in transactional finance with a detailed understanding of purchase ledger
• Self-motivated individual and enjoys working as part of a team
• Confident systems and Excel user
• Either AAT studier or qualified by experience

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Assistant:

• As Finance Assistant you will receive a salary of £5,000- 8,000 depending on experience
• Free parking
• 23 day holiday + BH
• Match pension up to 5%
• Support with studies

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications.  Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.  

Finance Assistant

Job Location: Poole, Dorset (near Fleetsbridge)

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £27,800 per annum

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday Thursday 8.30am 5pm & Friday 8.30am 4pm

Benefits:

• Free onsite parking
• 23 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays + Option to buy up to 4 days additional holiday every year
• Various discounts available for shopping / cinema / gy.

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We are pleased to be working with a not-for-profit organisation based in Southampton that are looking for a Finance Manager to join the team. This newly created role is a fantastic opportunity for someone to help shape financial processes and support organisational growth. Offering up to £50,000

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain comprehensive accounting records across multiple projects and accounts
• Prep.

Finance Director, Boutique Hotel Group, Oxfordshire, 80k

We are working with an incredible and contemporary, high-end boutique hotel group, situated in the heart of Oxfordshire, offering a sumptuous spa, alongside luxury bedrooms and a stylish cocktail bar.

As the Finance Director, you will play a critical role in managing the organisation's financial activities, ensuring compliance with financial r.

Temporary Finance Assistant | Dorchester

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Temporary Finance Assistant to support their finance team during a busy period. This role is ideal for someone with a background in finance or accounting who is comfortable performing routine tasks, has strong attention to detail, and can quickly adapt to new systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with basic accounting functions, including data entry, reconciliations, and invoice processing
• Support the payroll process by gathering and verifying timesheets and employee data
• Respond to internal and external email queries in a professional and timely manner
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Assist with ad hoc finance-related tasks as needed

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a finance or administrative role
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and payroll processes
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software (e.g., Sage) is desirable
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

This position will be paid hourly and the role will last until the end of August.

Looking to step into a busy finance team and grow your experience? This temporary role offers a great chance to develop your skills, work with a collaborative team, and make a difference from day one.