Recruitment

CMA Southampton

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023 8063 8046

Meridians House,
7 Ocean Way,
Ocean Village,
Southampton,
Hampshire
SO14 3TJ

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Phil Taylor
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
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
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
Naima Yusif
09:56 14 Feb 23
Lucy Fogg
Lucy Fogg
09:35 09 Dec 22
CMA Alex and Laura have both been amazing and helpful I cannot recommend CMA enough
Zoe Whitcombe
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
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
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
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
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
Mary Spiridon
14:19 10 Nov 21
Angela ferrer
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
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
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
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
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
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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CBT125cc Cbt
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
Beata Morkuvenaite
16:32 09 Apr 21
Ellie Mose
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 Nyiro
Nandie Nyiro
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Mizon
Helen Mizon
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
Magda Gorzynska
Magda Gorzynska
18:02 05 Oct 20
I need to say, CMA staff are very nice and helpfull and also supported. I was supported by them during lockdown and after that back to work again. I can say it is best finance agency to work for.
Anna Bagrowska
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
Vivian Zhang
19:59 04 Sep 20
Jennie Bulbrooke
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.
Jelena Fedotenkova
Jelena Fedotenkova
22:05 02 Sep 20
Personal thanks to Danielle Neil who knows her candidates and their wishes and able to match them to clients requirements smoothly.
Tim Skellon
Tim Skellon
11:50 02 Sep 20
I registered with CMA as I'd had a positive experience almost ten years previously and was happy to find that they still employ professional and dedicated recruitment consultants who actually listen to your expectations and requirements.Both Danielle and Alex were responsive, positive and patient which resulted in me finding an opportunity that fitted my requirements perfectly.I would have no hesitation in recommending CMA Southampton to anyone interested in, or furthering, a career in Finance.
Dean Forster
Dean Forster
17:02 25 Aug 20
I would highly recommend CMA to anyone I know! Recently, I found myself job searching and applied for a vacancy being advertised by CMA. Quickly, they contacted me to see if I would like any assistance in finding the right job for me. I spoke to someone named Roberto who handled me the whole way through the process. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Roberto and the service he provided me - calling me outside usual working hours and going above and beyond to help. Managed to find me a fantastic opportunity within just one week and I got the job too. So happy to have gone with CMA and very thankful to Roberto for taking so much pride in his work.
Joanna Slade
Joanna Slade
20:28 18 Aug 20
I really appreciated the honest advice I received throughout the process from Rachel.
Paul Ashton
Paul Ashton
10:11 12 Aug 20
CMA really does set apart from other agencies. They make great efforts to see you for who you really are -- rather than just another piece of paper in a box-ticking exercise. This translates to more suitable candidates for employers as well as ideal roles that match the candidate's TRUE profile.My special thanks to Alexandra James and Danielle-Jade Neil for all their support.
Claire R
Claire R
15:04 24 Jul 20
I have used CMA for all my full time employment. The consultants are very friendly, helpful and always take the time to know what I wanted within my roles. I would highly recommend anyone to use this agency when looking for work. Should the needs arise I will always return for future employment.
Phebean Falaye
Phebean Falaye
15:06 08 Jul 20
My experience with CMA especially Hayley Surey has been wonderful. She has always found the perfect job that fits what I desire. Regular check up from her after placement has been amazing.
Tanis Clothier
Tanis Clothier
16:39 17 Jun 20
I have used CMA for my last three roles and have always found them to be extremely professional and efficient. My special thanks to Alex and Danielle for all their help in finding me a perfect role in these difficult and strange times. I would highly recommend anyone looking to secure a new role to go to CMA as their first port of call.
Jane Beasley
Jane Beasley
16:25 12 Jun 20
I applied for a role advertised and was contacted very quickly by Zoe. I met Zoe and other members of the team to follow up my application and was really impressed by their professionalism and enthusiasm. I really feel that the team worked hard on my behalf and I was very lucky to secure an interview and then the role I had applied for. Zoe was fantastic, so supportive and thorough at every stage of the process. Since I started in my new role, I've had regular contact with Zoe checking in to see how things are going and I have been invited to several events the team have run remotely through lockdown. This has provided further opportunities to develop and network within the profession. Genuinely, can't recommend them highly enough.
Sarah Edwards
Sarah Edwards
05:51 11 Jun 20
I have used CMA several times over many years and each time they have found me the right job for the next stage of my career. They listened to what experience I wanted to gain, assessed this against my skills and found me a job that was a perfect fit for me. This has happened three times so that I have been able to reach a more senior position. I would thoroughly recommend CMA for any finance professional who wants to be treated in a professional manner and taken seriously in their job search by a responsive team. If I ever want to look for a new job in the future I will definitely approach CMA first and possibly only go to CMA as that has worked well in the past.
Ahmed Otman
Ahmed Otman
09:04 14 May 20
Very professional and efficient. Thank you to the whole team particularly Danielle, Alex and Chloe who were really helpful when arranging interviews with clients. Would certainly recommend using CMA.
ahmad hassan
ahmad hassan
13:51 05 May 20
I am looking for job in Covid-19 pandemic & extremely impressed by CMA team. They are professional in their approach & respond to your queries promptly. Market situation is extremely challenging for job seekers but CMA team is still striving hard to find jobs for people like me. Special thanks to Alex & Danielle consultants that i have been in touch with for their continuous support & cooperation.

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Our five office network allows us to offer services which support our aim of being dependable, long-term partners to our candidates and clients. It also allows us to meet every candidate we represent.

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CMA Accountancy & Finance focuses on placing qualified, part qualified and transactional accountants.

CMA Executive undertakes search and selection exercises for Financial Directors and CFOs.

CMA Practice manages the full range of appointments within the profession.

CMA HR manages recruitment campaigns for all HR specialisms.