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Assistant Financial Accountant

Guildford Permanent £38,500 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
The Assistant Financial Accountant will support the accounting team in delivering accurate financial reporting. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong grasp of accounting principles and an interest in the industrial/manufacturing sector based in Guildford.
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About Our Client

The Assistant Financial Accountant will support the accounting team in delivering accurate financial reporting. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong grasp of accounting principles and an interest in the industrial/manufacturing sector based in Guildford.

Job Description

* Prepare and post journals including payroll, accruals, prepayments, reallocations and corrections.

* Maintain high‑quality balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances promptly.

* Ownership of monthly and intercompany reporting to group, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines, and being first point of contact.

* Support the Financial Accounting Manager in the preparation of statutory accounts.

* Compile audit evidence, schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors.

* Help maintain a robust internal control environment, including supporting internal audit activities as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Financial Accountant should have:

  • A background in accountancy or finance, supported by relevant qualifications, preferably in an engineering, technology, manufacturing or project‑based environment.
  • 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.
  • Understanding of UK GAAP and basic statutory reporting requirements.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £50,000
  • Excellent benefits package, including holiday entitlement and pension contributions.
  • Permanent position located Guildford.



If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today to join a team dedicated to financial excellence!

Contact
Nicola Brand
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7013121
Phone number
+441932268090

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Business Services
Location
Guildford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicola Brand
Consultant phone
+441932268090
Job reference
JN-052026-7013121