Temporary Accounts Assistant - Maternity Cover

Finance Assistant

Location:

New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey

Contract:

Temporary Assignment until 31 August 2027

Hours:

Full-time, 37 hours per week

Working Pattern:
Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team supporting key financial reporting activities. Working closely with the Financial Accountant, you will play an important role in month‑end processes, financial reporting, audit support and management accounting activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounting experience who is looking to further develop their finance career within a professional and supportive environment.

• Prepare and post month‑end journals accurately and within deadlines
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Prepare monthly cash returns and funding requests
• Produce Year‑to‑Date spend reports and discuss findings with budget holders and Division Heads
• Prepare and validate data for customer invoicing
• Process deferred income journals and other month‑end adjustments
• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, including additions and disposals
• Complete monthly returns and financial reporting requirements
• Respond to audit queries during interim and year‑end audits
• Liaise with internal departments to obtain information and resolve financial queries

• Previous accounting or finance experience
• Knowledge of accounting systems (experience with Sage X3 would be advantageous, although full training will be provided)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders across the business
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Valuable experience within a professional finance function
• Exposure to financial reporting, audit processes and management accounting
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your accounting skills
• Hybrid working arrangements

We are looking to hire someone with finance experience, strong attention to detail, and looking for their next challenge. We would love to hear from you. All applications will be responded to.

Amber Employment Services is acting as an agency on this vacancy.