Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Location: Hybrid (Surrey) Job Type: Contract, Full-Time About the Role We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This is a varied role combining end-to-end payroll support with a broad range of accounting responsibilities. You will help ensure contractors are paid accurately and on time, while also supporting reconciliations, financial postings, accruals and other day-to-day finance activities. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring payroll and accounting processes are completed efficiently and in line with relevant legislation. Key Responsibilities Accounts & Reconciliations Upload weekly AR invoices to the invoice finance facility. Post weekly sales and purchase invoices into Sage 50. Process weekly PAYE journals. Complete Intime vs Sage sales and purchase reconciliations. Perform monthly bank reconciliations. Prepare and maintain monthly accruals, including sales, purchases, OPEX, PAYE and holiday pay. Process prepayment releases and fixed asset depreciation. Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register. Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including PAYE and pension liabilities. Process customer rebates. Update monthly FX rates. Support the wider Finance team with additional accounting and administrative duties as required. Payroll Support payroll processes to comply with PAYE, auto-enrolment/pension and HMRC requirements. Manage holiday pay accruals and related adjustments. Maintain a strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements. About You We are looking for someone with: Previous experience working in a finance team across both accounts and payroll. A good understanding of HMRC and payroll legislation. Experience with Sage 50 is desirable. Experience using RSM Intime or another payroll system would be advantageous. Strong reconciliation and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. A proactive and inquisitive approach, with the confidence to investigate and resolve discrepancies. Clear communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach. The ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities. A willingness to go the extra mile for both internal and external stakeholders