Assistant Financial Accountant in Guildford

On-site in Guildford·Added 5 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page UK

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Our summary

Salary: Up to £50,000 a year
About £3,290 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Guildford
Contract: Permanent

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Michael Page UK is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Guildford.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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!

The role

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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What you'll do

* 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.

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.