Job Description

Job Title:

Accounts Assistant

Location:

Salfords, Surrey (potential for hybrid application working after probation)

Reports to:

Financial Controller

Hours:

Full time (38 hours per week)

Contract Terms:

Permanent

Salary:

30,000 - 35,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Who are SteriTech?

With over 30 years of experience in the Life Sciences sector, SteriTech is a trusted partner to pharmaceutical manufacturers across the UK and Ireland.

Headquartered in Salfords, Surrey, and with offices in Sligo and Northallerton, we operate as one agile, collaborative team.

We support our clients with equipment sales, technical services, and full lifecycle support--delivering smart, scalable solutions that improve manufacturing outcomes.

Our team of 40+ professionals is known for being local, responsive, and committed to excellence.

About this role:

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team, supporting day-to-day operations through accurate record-keeping, transaction processing, and assistance with reconciliations and ad-hoc tasks.

Key responsibilities:

Perform daily bank reconciliations across two current accounts and three deposit accounts (GBP & EUR) Support the accounts payable function - including complex supplier reconciliations Process daily expenses (approx. 800 transactions per month) using Pleo, including out-of-pocket and company card spend; review and approve expenses in line with company policy, and import approved expenses into the accounting system Chase missing information and flag any non-compliant items Produce reports and analysis from the expenses systems to provide KPI's to Board Prepare and process bank transfers and payments, including issuing remittance advices Create and issue sales invoices Support cash collection for both STCH & SPS ledgers, resolving invoice queries and liaising with customers Forecast debtor balances for inclusion into cash forecast Monitor and review credit limits, track email notifications for changes, update the accounting system accordingly, and escalate issues where necessary Monitor and respond to queries via the shared finance inbox Raise purchase orders across the business using the new ERP system Obtain appropriate authorisation for purchase orders and supplier invoices Prepare and complete supplier payments runs, including remittance distribution Undertake general administrative support and tasks as necessary

Our ideal candidate will have:

Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy A solid understanding of accounting principles Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs Experience using ERP systems and expense management software; experience with SAP ByDesign is an advantage Excellent communication and organisational skills The ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines Knowledge of HMRC regulations relating to reimbursement rates and allowances, including quarterly updates to HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates

Why join us?

With around two thirds of our team based in the UK and a third in Ireland, we operate as a unified business, offering a truly dynamic and cross-border working experience. Our agility and flexibility create an environment of exciting opportunities and unique challenges.

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days (subject to scheme terms), a daily lunch allowance when working from the office, participation in our generous company profit bonus scheme, and access to a pension scheme.

At Steritech we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Next steps

The closing date for applications is 28th January 2026 and initial interviews are expected to take place early February 2026.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES - THANK YOU

NB: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Is your notice period one month or less?
Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status? (Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship license.)

Experience:

finance or accounts: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person