Assistant Accountant

Job description

Assistant Accountant

3–6 Month Contract | Guildford (4 Days On-Site) | Parking Available

£34,000–£36,000 per annum (Equivalent to hourly rate inside IR35)

We’re working with an iconic and fast-growing automotive brand renowned for engineering world-class performance vehicles. They’re currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team during a busy period of financial activity and reporting.

This is a varied and hands-on role suited to a detail-driven finance professional with payroll experience and a solid grounding in accounting processes. You’ll take ownership of wage processing and support the Group Financial Controller across key reconciliations and month-end tasks.

Based in Guildford, this is an on-site role (4 days per week) with free parking and the opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative environment. The contract is offered on a 3–6 month basis with an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Support

• Assist with bank account and ledger reconciliations (AP, AR, GL)

• Post and review journal entries to ensure accuracy

• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures

• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies

Payroll & Wages

• Prepare and process monthly employee wages accurately and on time

• Review and authorise overtime claims in accordance with company policies

• Maintain up-to-date, confidential payroll records

• Liaise with HR on employee changes affecting payroll

Accounts Administration

• Maintain organised financial documentation and records

• Support internal and external audits when required

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts administration role

• Solid understanding of basic accounting and payroll procedures

• Proficiency with large complex finance systems and Microsoft Excel

• High attention to detail and data accuracy

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Professional and discreet communication style

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a globally recognised automotive business during a key period of growth. You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals in a supportive, high-performance environment, with exposure to both operational and technical accounting tasks.

Apply Now:

If you're an experienced finance administrator ready for your next contract role - and available immediately - we’d love to hear from you.