Accounts Assistant

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.; Wood Street; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. is seeking an Accounts Assistant – Accounts Payable to join the Finance team in Guildford on site. The role supports supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations and month-end processes within a fast-paced, multi-currency environment.

The ideal candidate will bring prior AP experience, strong organisational skills and a focus on internal controls. You will work closely with procurement, operations and engineering to ensure accurate financial records and robust

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Multi-currency transaction handling experience.
• Strong knowledge of supplier reconciliations and payment processing.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.
• Experience with SAP-based systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly supplier payments, including international payments.
• Keep supplier ledger aging within terms and resolve outstanding balances/refunds.
• Verify supplier bank details and perform reconciliations.
• Assist with audit preparation and maintain supporting documentation.
• Post daily bank transactions and reconcile accounts.
• Support month-end close activities and related journals.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Engineering environment

Supplier reconciliations

Multi-currency

Excel skills

SAP/S4Hana

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

Tools

SAP Business One

S4Hana

SAP Concur

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant – Accounts Payable

Department: Finance

Reports to: Financial Accounting Manager

Location: Guildford, on site

Job Type: Contract – 6 months / Full-time

Role Purpose

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