Assistant Accountant

6 Month Contract | West Byfleet (3 Days On-Site) | Parking Available

£34,000–£36,000 per annum (Equivalent to hourly rate inside IR35)

We're working with an established and fast-growing facilities provider known nationally as a leader in their niche. 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 transactional experience and a solid grounding in accounting processes.

Based in West Byfleet, this is an on-site role (3 days per week) with free parking and the opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative environment. The contract is offered on a 6 month basis with an immediate start.

• Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments as part of the month-end process.
• Manage transactional client invoicing, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with site managers, commercial business partners, and management accountants to verify complete and accurate revenue and cost data.
• Support reporting setup and integration for new business units, ensuring compliance with revenue recognition standards.
• Produce departmental profit and loss reports and related billing, ensuring accuracy and approval.
• Maintain accurate customer account records, manage queries, and complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with audit preparation and contribute to ad hoc finance projects as required.

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts administration role
• Solid understanding of basic accounting and payment procedures
• Proficiency with large complex finance systems and Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognised facilities 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.

If you're an experienced finance administrator ready for your next contract role - and available immediately - we'd love to hear from you.

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Facilities Services