FINANCE, ACCOUNTANCY & HR RECRUITMENT IN SOUTHAMPTON
Specialist finance, accounting and HR recruitment
Rooted in Southampton, trusted across the South.
With over four decades of market presence and 105 years of combined expertise across our team, we bring the depth of knowledge and breadth of connection that generalist recruiters simply can’t match. Whether you’re looking to build a high-performing team or take the next step in your career, CMA is the established partner you can rely on.
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Southampton
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results that speak for themselves
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years of CMA operation in Southampton
1,428
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candidates registered over the last 3 years
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of permanent offers accepted by candidates, over 3 years
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Here are our latest finance and HR roles from businesses we have partnered with in Southampton.
Meet our Southampton team
We prioritise building relationships with our clients and candidates, taking the time to really understand you or your business needs and aspirations. Getting your next hire or your next career move right is critical. Our team offer regional insights, expert knowledge and years of recruitment experience.
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Our team take the time to understand your needs and provide a transparent and supportive recruitment process so you can make decisions with confidence and clarity. To reflect that, our pledge is a free replacement or 100% refund during the first 100 days of an appointment.
Whether you are a HR, Finance or Accounting professional looking for a step up in your career or you’re an established business needing your team to grow, we can help.
Southampton finance, accountancy recruitment:
What you need to know
Professional Services | Construction | Technology
1,428 average registrations over 3 years
Executive: £90k - £120k+ | Entry-level roles: £25k - £35k
What Southampton says about us
Karen
18:56 03 Sep 26
CMA Southampton have been a great help to me. They placed me in a permant postition which lasted 18 years. Then when I was made redundent in February this year they found the perfect 6 month FTC to finish off my career. Alex and Ola are a great team, and I would recommend them to put your trust in them to find the right job for you too. 😀
Maya Todorova
08:33 19 Aug 26
Working with CMA was a seamless experience. Unlike other agencies, they didn't push me into roles that weren't a good fit. They took the time to understand my background and only brought forward highly relevant opportunities.A special thanks to Ola ! From day one she was incredibly professional . Her guidance and regular updates made the whole process smooth and easy. Communication was transparent and prompt throughout the process. I highly recommend their service to anyone looking for a tailored, stress-free job hunt.Thank you Ola and CMA!
Bianca Popa
08:00 12 Aug 26
I had a really positive experience with CMA Southampton. They helped me find a job quite quickly and were very supportive and professional throughout the whole process.
Lucy Chuter
13:29 10 Aug 26
Couldn’t do enough to help! Found the perfect job for me :)
Jay
12:22 07 Aug 26
After a year on maternity leave, and being made redundant from my previous role, I found myself working for a company where I didn’t feel valued.I reached out to CMA directly after I had seen they had several finance roles around Southampton and Bournemouth. Moya from Bournemouth reached out and provided me with great reassurance when I needed it. Her quick response lead to passing my details over to Alex in Southampton. By the end of that day, I had already been passed details of a potential role. Alex was extremely professional, polite and I could see they put both clients first and truly look to who would suit and not just fill in a job.I thank both Moya and Alex for their support through the whole process, as now I’m due to start my new role on Monday and I feel very at ease and excited.
Donna Smith
11:21 07 Aug 26
Fantastic recruitment agency. Excellent service for temporary and full time work. Went above and beyond to help me secure employment. Highly recommended!
Hong Hayley Wong
06:05 13 Jul 26
Lucia Wholey
06:53 16 Sep 25
I found myself in the job market after many years of working for one employer, and was a bit anxious! However, Laura put me at ease, she was friendly yet very professional and understood what type of role I was looking for.She secured me an interview and guided me through the process, offering feedback at every stage.I started in my new position a few weeks back and am very happy!I would definitely recommend CMA and Laura to anyone looking for a new opportunity.
Tina Clark
22:11 14 Jul 25
I met with Alex and Laura to discuss my experience and the type of role I was looking for. They ‘got’ me and were able to identify suitable roles. They found a position for me, coached me through the interview preparation, kept me informed every step of the way and found my dream role. I am so grateful for their support.
David Cradock
17:35 07 May 25
Great service from Alex who helped place me recently. Throughout the process at CMA, they strongly listen to your requirements, and keep up communication with you throughout the recruitment process with them. Would definitely recommend.
Rebecca Coward
13:30 29 May 24
Martha Miskin helped me secure my dream role, she was professional, extremely helpful and friendly, offered amazing guidance and support and always kept in touch throughout the entire process. I highly recommend CMA and especially Martha.
Rebecca Staples
09:16 10 May 24
Exceptional market knowledge, guidance and support provided by Zoe Martin. Proactive, engaging and professional. Thank you.
Phil Taylor
14:52 22 Jan 24
I worked with Alasdair Risk on a business critical piece of recruitment to find a new HRD. Alasdair really understood the brief and candidate profile the business was looking for, and the need for a fast and efficient process. The short list of 6 candidates all met the brief, was delivered in 3 weeks and resulted in an offer being made in less than 6 weeks. Alasdair understands what good looks like, works quickly and efficiently, keeps in regular contact and is easy to get hold of when required. If you are looking for a recruitment partner that works at pace and delivers exceptional candidates then look no further than Alasdair.
Guy Lale
20:16 19 Jun 23
CMA were excellent throughout the whole process. The initial conversations enabled the job search to return roles that matched exactly what I was looking for and each step of the process communicated perfectly. The feedback was also excellent and couldn’t have asked for anything more, they really made the job search so easy at every stage. I highly recommend CMA and Zuzanna to help with anyone’s search for a Finance role that’s perfectly suited to them.
Sue Russell
11:15 13 May 23
A very positive experience with Rachel and Nicole from the Guildford office. They really get to know you to find the right opportunities.
Naima Yusif
09:56 14 Feb 23
Lucy Fogg
09:35 09 Dec 22
CMA Alex and Laura have both been amazing and helpful I cannot recommend CMA enough
Zoe Whitcombe
20:32 21 Sep 22
CMA were great from start to finish at finding the role I am currently in. Alex J and Declan were both really helpful, giving lots of advise throughout and listened to what I was looking for to recommend roles that would be suitable.
Sylwia Srodek
11:38 11 Jul 22
Called in asking if I am looking for work. Next day presented with a job, got booked in for an interview. The following day got to do the interview and feedback that I got the job on the same day.Extremely helpful, friendly and quick.One of the best agency experience.
Tony Sadler
17:36 05 Apr 22
CMA were brilliant with me from start to finish. Very efficient and kept me up to date throughout the whole process albeit a short one. I decided that I needed a new challenge in my accountancy career so I reached out to Jack who promptly took my details and before I knew it we were having a zoom meeting to discuss my options. A week from this I had already had one interview and had another lined up before I got the call less than 24 hours from the interview with the news I had been offered the job. I would recommend CMA to anyone currently in the process of their job search. Complete professional service from start to finish. Once again special thanks to Jack who made the process so easy.
Andreea Liliana
11:23 01 Mar 22
I have tried to find a job in the accounting field for so long time and the CMA Recruitment Group helped me to achieve this. They are friendly and they have suggested to me some good positions and thank to them I got a job in 2 weeks. Alex James was incredibly helpful and got me an interview and I would like to thank her and also the entire team.
Vi Godfrey
11:19 09 Jan 22
Alex saw the potential in my experience although I do not have qualifications and within days found my perfect match. Excellent service, very friendly & approachable. Thank you.
Mary Spiridon
14:19 10 Nov 21
Angela ferrer
10:52 08 Nov 21
Alex and Declan have been extremely helpful in helping me find a new role. They frequently been in contact throughout the process sending vacancies on a weekly basis. They found the perfect role for me and I was lucky enough to get offered after just one interview. I would highly recommend this recruitment agency to anyone
Aaron Mcleod
20:15 27 Oct 21
Having dealt with quite a few recruitment agencies in the past promising the earth I was a little put off from signing up with another until CMA, 5 star recruitment agency.They keep in touch regularly and always came back with feedback after an interview. Mainly dealt with Alex James and Declan Hartigan who are both amazing. Highly recommendedPS Thank you for helping secure my new role
Emily Farren
15:30 26 Oct 21
I joined CMA Southampton last Wednesday and applied for a job. Alex James was incredibly helpful and got me an interview on the Friday. She arranged everything and even managed to organise a remote interview at short notice due to my family commitments. I even got offered the job by Monday. Shortest process I have ever gone through. Alex had been very supportive and I am delighted with the service I received.
Ben Gardiner
15:42 29 Sep 21
Rachel Amaning listened to what I wanted out of my next role and found a small number of opportunities that fit well. I was very pleased to not be bombarded with roles that were not of interest to me, but fit my CV. She was always professional and very personable which made working with her very easy. When (on rare occasions) she was not available the rest of the team were friendly and proactive in assisting me. I would recommend CMA for anyone looking for their next role and would happily work with Rachel again in the future.
Dylan Wills
16:09 02 Sep 21
I would like to take the opportunity to recommend CMA Recruitment for those who are seeking employment. CMA make a stressful process look easy, offering many jobs which suits the candidates ideal career.I would also like to give a special thanks to Declan and Alex within the finance sector who offered their support and efforts throughout my search. As a recent graduate, In just under two weeks I found employment and it's all due to the people at CMA.
jo Harris
10:45 21 Aug 21
Zoe immediately stood out as a first class recruiter, she showed genuine interest in the career change I was seeking, always provided honest and strong advise, continuous reliability and high support. She was also very professional but personable and friendly too, which I feel is an important balance to have. The icing on the cake was remaining in contact, checking how my new role was. I have recently returned to Zoe to recruit for our organisation, and yet again Zoe was fantastic ! I would highly recommend CMA as a great recruitment company to anyone.Thank you Zoe.
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13:29 23 Jun 21
Declan has been very professional and helpful when seeing job roles advertised he think would suit me due the experience I have. He has gained me multiple interviews and has been great when answering with any question I have and helping me prepare for interviews. Highly recommend CMA.
Beata Morkuvenaite
16:32 09 Apr 21
Ellie Mose
16:25 19 Mar 21
I applied for a job that was advertised by CMA recruitment. Within the next day I received a call from one of their consultants, Danielle- Jade Neil. She was extremely friendly and professional, I explained I really wanted to progress and look for a new role. Danielle always answered my calls and replied to my e-mails within the day, I have a very positive experience and I'm very thankful for all the hard work from Danielle and CMA recruitment.I had such a brilliant experience with CMA recruitment, Danielle listened to me and asked all the right questions. CMA recruitment really listen and give you the voice you can't always get just on a CV. I would highly recommend them.
Nandie Pretorius
18:13 04 Mar 21
I have had a few permanent roles via CMA. They are very responsive and usually deliver great results. Very friendly agents too.
Phillip Rawlings
17:28 26 Feb 21
I can highly recommend CMA as a recruitment agency, especially Declan Hartigan. I reactivated my account with them in December as my previous FTC was coming to an end, and I made a good connection with Declan. After the Christmas break, he reached out to me on a Friday evening with an opportunity to interview on the following Monday. I was offered the role on Tuesday. This was for an international company who were not advertising their positions, but instead relying on CMW to recruit for them.Declan has been thoroughly professional throughout the process and has kept in touch with me after the move to ensure that I was still confident that I had made the correct decision (I have).Thanks for all of the support.
justino freza
23:06 07 Feb 21
Wonderful services and great employees.I was made redundant in December 2020 and DANIELLE NEIL was able to get me a job in January 2021 (less than 3 weeks later) with a fantastic company 15 min from my home.I am grateful for Danielle and CMA support.
Karen Tutt
19:30 04 Feb 21
I have been fortunate enough to work with CMA both as the recruiter and the recruited, and on both sides, I have found the team to be knowledgable, professional and friendly. Most recently, I've worked with Zoe Martin who has placed me in a position that I can't wait to get started in. During the recruitment process, Zoe remained in communication with me and ensured I was fully prepared for interviews. I wouldn't hesitate to work with the CMA team again.
Sonja MacQueen
15:16 03 Feb 21
CMA have been pivotal in helping me secure a fantastic job. Alasdair Risk was brilliant, understanding exactly what role I was looking for, only contacting me when something interesting came his way and was really proactive in providing me all the relevant information I needed to help my considerations.I would whole heartedly recommend CMA and Alasdair for anyone looking for their next opportunity. Professionalism personified.Thank you Alasdair - you've been amazing!
jenna bygrave
19:41 20 Jan 21
Danielle spent the time to get to know me, what sort of role I was coming from and what I wanted from a new employer. After over 14 years with the same employer, I didn't think it was going to be an easy task. Everything was taken into consideration, from salary to progression prospects, right down to travel time and the home life balance I was so desperate for.A role came up that was ideal for me and Danielle put it straight my way. She helped me through any concerns I had, put my mind at ease and made me believe in myself and my worth.She even helped me through the process of leaving my current employment and the issues that were arising from that situation.Now I am in a job that I am extremely happy with, I work with wonderful people and my home work balance is amazing.She saw me as a person with my own individual needs, not just a case that needed to be dealt with and put away. It may sound dramatic, but Danielle has really changed my life.
V Scott
06:36 11 Jan 21
CMA found me a really lovely role that is a great fit. Alex James and Danielle were excellent at keeping in touch with me and I found them to be, ultimately, invaluable to my search for the right role. Many thanks ladies, and to all of the team.
Gabs O'Brien
16:58 09 Dec 20
I would thoroughly recommend speaking to Alex James and Danielle at CMA Southampton to anyone seeking a career move in finance. They both took the time to fully understand my requisites for a new role and as such were able to match me up with the ideal next step in my career. Two months in and I am loving my new position. Thank you ladies for all the support and advice.
Helen Manley
14:27 04 Dec 20
I would highly recommend Zoe Martin who is so good at what she does - as a candidate I found her to be respectful and empathetic, she fully understood how difficult it is when you are looking for a suitable role. Zoe is knowledgeable across all area of the HR function and she provided great advice on how to present my skills and experience to appeal to potential employers.
Pete J S
21:31 18 Nov 20
When looking for possibilities whilst on furlough leave, I had the pleasure of working with Roberto at CMA Recruitment who highlighted a potential opportunity. Roberto is a very genuine, knowledgeable and professional person, being a delight from the day he called me about the position, to when preparing me for a range of interviews, right through to when I was offered the role and wanted some time to think about my options. I was highly privileged to have been represented by Roberto when looking for a job as he was the hardest working, most patient and exemplary recruiter that I have known. I would not hesitate to contact him or CMA again in the future should I need to.
Charlotte Hall
16:25 05 Nov 20
I would highly recommend using CMA when looking for work. Alex James and Danielle have helped me through a tough time this year and have been very professional and responsive throughout. Through their guidance I have now found a great role that suits me perfectly.
Matt Firth
07:30 13 Oct 20
Can't recommend CMA highly enough. Totally professional and supportive through every step of the journey to finding a new position. Massive thanks to all of the team !
Helen M
15:05 09 Oct 20
CMA Recruitment certainly are one of the agencies I will always call upon. They actually take the time to meet you and get to know you; they look beyond the CV. Throughout the application process they are also in touch, checking in on you as an applicant. Thanks CMA
Anna Bagrowska
10:26 30 Sep 20
Professional Team at CMA Recruitment Southampton helped me massively with finding my new role. Danielle and Alex are absolutely great to work with - they managed whole process of recruitment with extra care and professionalism. I felt like they truly act in my interest. Engaged, quick and supportive when most needed. Highly recommend CMA for anyone looking for job in Accountancy and Finance sector.
Vivian Zhang
19:59 04 Sep 20
Jennie Bulbrooke
12:46 04 Sep 20
I recommend CMA to any finance professionals looking for a new role. I have been in contact with Alex James and Danielle Neil over the last few months at CMA Southampton. They have always listened and taken on board what I would like in my next role and always given advice when asked and given me encouragement in these challenging times.
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We recruit for everything from Assistant Finance roles through to Financial Controller and Commercial Finance Analyst positions, across sectors including technology, manufacturing, professional services and FMCG.
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Employers of all sizes in the Southampton area use CMA for interim or project-based roles, giving candidates opportunities to build experience and offering businesses much-needed flexibility with their workforce.
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We work closely with ACA, ACCA and CIMA professionals in Southampton who are at the start of their careers. Our consultants identify roles that suit both technical skills and long-term career goals, whether in commercial finance, practice, or industry.
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Southampton has one of the most diverse employer bases on the South Coast, from major port and logistics operations at ABP and the wider Port of Southampton, to household-name businesses like Ordnance Survey and Carnival UK, alongside a growing tech and digital cluster that ranks among Europe’s top five superclusters. Add in the presence of Southampton Science Park, home to over 90 technology and research businesses, and a strong professional and financial services community across the city centre and the M27 corridor, and you have a market with real depth and variety. CMA recruits across all of these sectors, providing options for candidates and talent for employers.
Contact CMA Southampton
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southampton@cmarecruitment.co.uk
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023 8063 8046
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Meridians House
7 Ocean Way
Ocean Village
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 3TJ