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Accounts Assistant - Accounts Payable

United Kingdom, Guildford Employment contract · Job Posted May 17, 2026
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Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the Accounts Payable function within our busy finance team. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for processing of supplier invoices, supplier payments, reconciliations, bank postings, staff expenses and month-end activities, ensuring financial accuracy and strong internal controls across the business. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Accounts Payable, excellent organisational skills, and confidence working with multi-currency transactions in an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
  • Prepare and process weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, including international payments
  • Keep supplier ledger aging within terms and obtain resolution on outstanding debit balances/refunds due
  • Verify supplier bank account details
  • Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve invoice discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate supplier records and respond to supplier queries professionally
  • Post daily bank transactions and reconcile bank accounts
  • Review and process staff expenses in accordance with Company Policy
  • Support month-end close activities, including preparation of accruals and prepayments
  • and processing related journals
  • Process and reconcile multi-currency transactions
  • Assist in maintaining supplier ledger integrity and audit trails
  • Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation when required
  • Liaise with procurement, operations and engineering departments regarding purchase orders and invoice approvals
  • Support the transition to S4Hana (ERP System) and contribute to system testing during upgrades
  • Ensure compliance with company procedures, financial policies, and internal controls
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department
  • Assist with ad hoc finance and reporting duties as required

Requirements

  • Proven previous experience in an Accounts Payable role
  • Experience working within engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments preferred
  • Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and comfortable with integrated ERP systems
  • Experience with SAP‑based systems or similar: SAP Business One / S4Hana / SAP Concur highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of supplier reconciliations and payment processing
  • Experience handling multi-currency transactions
  • Good knowledge of accounting principles and internal financial controls
  • Highly organised, reliable and able to prioritise multiple tasks and close deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent communication both written and verbal
  • Team player with a flexible and proactive approach
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English

Nice to have

  • Experience working within engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments
  • Experience with SAP‑based systems or similar: SAP Business One / S4Hana / SAP Concur highly desirable
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