9 Financial Accountant jobs in Hampshire
Financial Accountant
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CMA Recruitment Group is working with a global business that specialises in industrial distribution to recruit a Financial Accountant for their Southampton-based finance team. It’s a hands-on, varied role where you’ll work closely with senior leadership on everything from group reporting and compliance to finance projects that actually move the needle.
The company has a strong international presence and a reputation for doing things properly - delivering high-quality service and building long-standing client relationships. They've been around for over 100 years but continue to evolve, with a big focus on improving systems, investing in people, and modernising the way finance works across the business.
What will the Financial Accountant role involve?
- Assisting with month-end group reporting and financial statement review
- Supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle
- Preparing for audit and liaising with external auditors
- Coordinating with international finance teams to improve controls and consistency
- Contributing to process improvements, cashflow and treasury responsibilities
- Supporting business insurance administration and managing claims
- Assisting with export control and customs process compliance
- Supporting junior members of the finance team and leading ad hoc projects
Suitable candidate for the Financial Accountant vacancy:
- Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA preferred)
- Strong technical understanding of group reporting, compliance and audit preparation
- Confident analysing financial data and communicating across international teams
- Self-motivated, well-organised and methodical with a strong attention to detail
- Experience with Onestream or Sage 200 would be an advantage
- Exposure to internal audit, treasury or export control processes is desirable
Financial Accountant vacancy Additional benefits and information:
- Full-time, permanent position based in Southampton
- 10-20% annual Bonus with excellent success rate
- Office Based role benefiting from brand new/modern offices
- Modern, stable business with global reach and strong values
- Opportunities to contribute to key projects and long-term improvements
- Supportive leadership and a culture that values quality and accountability
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.
Financial Accountant
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CMA are partnering with a global manufacturing business based in Portsmouth to recruit a Financial Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with a proven track record and a technical skillset to come in and help the team during a busy period. You will be responsible for the production of statutory accounts and all VAT and Tax related issues within the business.
What will the Financial Accountant role involve?
- Production of Statutory Accounts for multiple entities within the organisation.
- Assist with the preparation for group audit.
- Lead on all Tax and VAT related issues.
- Other ad hoc duties.
Suitable Candidate for the Financial Accountant vacancy:
- Ideally ACA/ACCA qualified.
- Previous experience within a global organisation is essential.
- Strong technical skillset including production of management accounts.
- Excellent IT skills including advanced Excel and use of an ERP system like SAP/Oracle.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Accountant:
- Flexible working arrangement including multiple days working from home.
- Free onsite parking.
CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business 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.
Financial Accountant
Posted 18 days ago
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This is a great opportunity for a newly-qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, forward-thinking business. Based at their site in Andover, Hampshire, this established manufacturing company is a key player in its field, with a collaborative culture and strong emphasis on quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Reporting into the Financial Reporting Manager and working closely with Business Partners across the organisation, you’ll be responsible for a mix of regulatory reporting, business partnering, and process improvement. With exciting plans for the future and a strong reputation for internal development, this business offers a supportive environment for those who want to build a successful long-term career in finance.
What will the Financial Accountant role involve?
- Take ownership of the fixed asset register, lease accounting under IFRS 16, and monthly overhead reporting in collaboration with cost centre managers.
- Support the month-end process, including accruals, group reporting submissions, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Contribute to weekly financial summaries, forecasting, and payroll checks, working closely with business partners across the operation.
- Assist with annual budgeting, audit, tax analysis, and continuous process improvements to support wider business growth.
Suitable Candidate for the Financial Accountant vacancy:
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and month-end processes.
- Strong Excel skills, confident with finance systems, and comfortable handling data.
- Proactive and inquisitive, with a continuous improvement mindset and keen to develop professionally.
- Clear and confident communicator, able to collaborate effectively and explain finance to non-finance stakeholders.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Accountant:
- Office based with flexibility to work from home when appropriate and Onsite parking.
- Competitive salary and benefits including healthcare and life assurance.
- Friendly and supportive team culture with progression opportunities in a business that values development.
- Varied and hands-on role with real exposure across the 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.
Financial Accountant
Posted 18 days ago
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CMA are thrilled to be working with a growing, financial services group to recruit a Financial Accountant. This business is recognised for its customer-first approach, flexible culture, and consistent growth. This newly created role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance function in a business that values innovation, collaboration and career progression.
What will the Financial Accountant role involve?
- Prepare statutory financial statements.
- Support technical accounting projects.
- Assist with year?end close, audit packs, audit liaison and internal control reviews.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting systems and controls.
- Ad?hoc analytical and project work.
Suitable Candidate for the Financial Accountant vacancy:
- Qualified or newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
- Solid grounding in statutory or regulatory reporting, ideally in audit or financial?services industry.
- Confident communicator able to partner with stakeholders, advisors and auditors.
- Analytical mindset, first class attention to detail and a proactive, problem solving approach.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Accountant:
- Discretionary annual bonus, up to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, competitive pension, discounts platform, regular team socials.
- Smart-casual dress, a modern collaborative office space, and a clear route to Senior Financial Accountant / Manager as the business continues to grow.
CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business 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.
Assistant Financial Accountant
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A global and fast-paced organisation based in Chandlers Ford is looking to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant to join its high-performing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified accountant seeking to gain exposure to a wide range of responsibilities within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. This role will be recruited on a 12-14 month contract.
What will the Assistant Financial Accountant role involve?
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Reviewing financial reporting work completed by junior accountants as a first line of review.
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Supporting the monthly accounts process and assisting with financial statement preparation.
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Supporting the month-end close process, ensuring accurate transaction recording and balance sheet integrity.
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Reconciling and reporting on the consolidated IFRS balance sheet on a monthly basis.
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Preparing financial information for internal stakeholders across the business.
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Assisting with tax compliance (excluding payroll taxes).
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Preparing annual financial statements and liaising with auditors during the year-end process.
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Identifying areas to improve existing processes and internal controls.
Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Financial Accountant vacancy:
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Must be part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ACA
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Strong Excel skills are essential – pivots and VLOOKUPs highly desirable.
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Ability to hit the ground running and adapt quickly in a busy finance function.
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Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Financial Accountant:
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Opportunity to work in a global business with structured career progression.
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Hybrid and flexible working options.
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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.
Senior Financial Accountant

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**Reporting to:** Business Controller, UK
**Location:** Newbury, UK
**Permanent Contract**
**Hybrid:** On Average, 2 Days Per Week in Office
**About Stryker**
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world.
We are proud to be named one the World's Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine and have been consistently recognised by Great Place To Work in the UK. Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting Role**
Stryker is looking for a talented senior financial accountant to join its UK finance team. This position is responsible for proactively collaborating across the European finance community to drive quality financial reporting and statutory reporting.
Our goal is to be a best-in-class function, comprised of ethical, talented and engaged people that supports our functions and customers. You will work with our local finance team and European finance centre of excellence to proactively lead on key accounting compliance activities, including month end, statutory financial statements, tax compliance and a variety of other interesting ad-hoc finance activities. You will also have opportunity to work with our commercial organisation supporting adhoc commercial projects outside of finance.
**Key Activities and Accountabilities:**
**Networks and relationships**
+ Build/ foster/ facilitate strong relationships across our European finance community to ensure robust core processes deliver seamless accounting with minimal manual intervention, and high efficiency.
+ Build and maintain a robust culture of process improvement - drive the understanding of the need for improvement and enthusiasm within the wider team
**Financial Results and Reporting**
+ Take the lead in driving quality financial reporting, accounting and tax compliance in the UK.
+ Key role in interacting with various senior stakeholders to deliver on our financial reporting and compliance obligations.
+ Review Income Statements and Balance Sheets to drive high quality of financial reporting across the UK entities
+ Review key balance sheet reconciliations and internal balance sheet reporting requirements
+ Lead statutory financial statements process across multiple entities. Collaborate with European finance centre, including review of financial statements and workings to ensure high quality financial statements are prepared and filed.
+ Lead local annual impairment assessment process.
+ Provide local technical accounting support as required, on topics such as revenue recognition and lease accounting.
+ Lead some aspects of UK revenue recognition.
+ Own relationships with our key internal and external accounting advisors and stakeholders
+ Leadership of internal and external audit processes, be a key point of escalation.
**Tax compliance**
+ Lead a variety of internal and external tax compliance activities
+ Own relationships with our key internal and external advisors and stakeholders
+ Drive high quality accurate external tax filings through comprehensive reviews and upskilling of internal teams. Including Annual returns, SAO, ERS, PSA, etc
+ Ensure high quality compliance with all internal tax reporting requirements
+ Manage all external R&D tax claim processes
**Other**
+ Lead annual UK statutory insurance process
+ Review and approval of intercompany recharges
+ Support UK procurement activities
+ Other miscellaneous finance activities, including ad-hoc finance/non finance projects
**What you will need:**
**Qualifications and Experience**
+ Professional accounting certification (i.e. ACCA, ICAEW)
+ At least 3 years post qualification experience in industry
+ Experience leading and delivering UK statutory accounts and tax compliance activities
+ Practical experience of using Microsoft Excel to an advanced level
**Competencies**
+ **Proactive** - A self-starter who can define priorities and manage the complexities of multiple tasks/projects. Has a pro-active and independent personality, ability to manage their own workload and prioritise appropriately
+ **Strong internal drive** and motivation to make a difference and add value to an organisation
+ **Planning/organisation** - Understands what is needed to accomplish project objectives and establish appropriate goals and priority. Able to work under tight deadlines, multi-task and be flexible to cope with changing priorities
+ **Attention to detail** - takes pride in their work and delivers exceptional quality
+ **Strong communication** (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively
+ **Decision making/judgement** - Selects effective approaches to solving issues, based on available information and business objectives
+ **Relationship builder** - Builds and maintains relationships with key internal and external stakeholders that support and improve effectiveness. Demonstrated ability to work across levels within the organization
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Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Technical and Financial Reporting Accountant
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Lead on aspects of closure of accounts process and production of the Statement of Accounts, including Group consolidations.
* Provide technical accounting advice on complex areas such as VAT, MIRS, and capital transactions.* Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, ensuring timely resolution of queries.* Maintain and oversee the Collection Fund and other accounts, ensu.
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Financial Reporting Manager
Posted 18 days ago
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CMA Recruitment Group is working exclusively with a market leading manufacturing business based in Andover, Hampshire to recruit a Financial Reporting Manage. This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong reporting experience to join a values-led business that’s committed to quality, doing the right thing, and continuous improvement.
You’ll play a key part in ensuring the business unit meets all its financial reporting obligations. Managing two direct reports, you’ll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely management and group reporting, maintaining financial controls, and supporting audits and statutory accounts. You’ll also be involved in improving processes and supporting wider finance activities across the business.
What will the Financial Reporting Manager role involve?
- Prepare monthly management accounts, group reporting, forecasts, budgets, and cashflows
- Lead statutory audit processes and support Group Finance with statutory accounts
- Oversee key controls including balance sheet recs, payroll, VAT, and fixed assets
- Manage and develop two direct reports while driving improvements in financial processes and controls
- Build strong relationships across the business and act as the point of contact for Group Finance
Suitable Candidate for the Financial Reporting Manager vacancy:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with solid experience in financial and management reporting
- Strong understanding of IFRS, financial controls, and audit processes
- A natural problem solver with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach
- Comfortable managing a team and working cross-functionally
- Skilled in Excel and familiar with ERP systems
Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Reporting Manager:
- Office based with flexibility to work from home when appropriate and onsite parking
- Competitive salary and benefits including healthcare and life assurance
- Friendly and supportive team culture with progression opportunities in a business that values development
- Varied and hands-on role with real exposure across the 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.
Financial Reporting Manager
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Finance Manager
An opportunity has arisen with an expanding insurance group for a qualified accountant to join and mentor a small team as a Finance Manager
Core responsibilities will include
- Financial Reporting & Control : Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual management and statutory accounts for multiple entities. Maintain robust financial reporting and controls framework, ensur.
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