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.