Accounts Payable Specialist – Onsite, 3-Month Interim

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. in Guildford is seeking an proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to support the finance team in processing supplier invoices, reconciliations, and staff expenses in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with multi-currency transactions within an engineering/manufacturing setting, ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls. The role is interim, 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, on site at Guildford.

Qualifications

• 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 / 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance Outlook inbox.
• Process supplier and contractor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review and process staff expenses in accordance with Company Policy.
• Post daily bank transactions and reconcile bank accounts.
• Process and reconcile pre-paid card transactions.
• Keep supplier ledger aging within terms and obtain resolution on outstanding debit balances/refunds due.
• Verify supplier bank account details.
• Open and distribute the daily post.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and respond to supplier queries professionally.
• Support month-end close activities, including updating of currency exchange rates and following up on timesheet bookings.
• Liaise with procurement, operations and engineering departments regarding purchase orders and invoice approvals.
• 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

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

Supplier reconciliations

Multi-currency transactions

Excel

SAP Business One

SAP Concur

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

SAP Business One

SAP Concur

Job description

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. in Guildford is seeking an proactive Accounts Payable Assistant to support the finance team in processing supplier invoices, reconciliations, and staff expenses in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with multi-currency transactions within an engineering/manufacturing setting, ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls. The role is interim, 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, on site at Guildford.