At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Accounts Payable team by processing invoices and payments accurately.
- Company: Join a dynamic finance team in a leading engineering firm.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, competitive pay, and potential for career growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with multi-currency transactions and advanced ERP systems.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced environment where your contributions matter.
- Qualifications: Previous Accounts Payable experience and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 29974 - 36634 £ per year.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Skills and Experience Required
Technical Skills
- Proven previous experience in an Accounts Payable role
- Experience working within engineering, manufacturing, or project-based environments preferred
- Strong understanding of supplier reconciliations and payment processing
- Experience handling multi-currency transactions
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and internal financial controls
- 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.
Personal Attributes
- 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
Qualifications
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
Accounts Assistant employer: Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
SSTL is an exceptional employer that offers a unique opportunity for Embedded Software Engineers to contribute to groundbreaking spacecraft missions from concept to launch. With a strong emphasis on flexibility, hybrid working, and a supportive work culture, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday allowances, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in Guildford to see your innovative solutions take flight in space, all while being part of a collaborative team that values accountability and creativity.
Contact Details:
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. Recruitment Team
