Accounts Assistant FTC

About Sycurio: Sycurio is a global leader in secure, frictionless payment solutions that empower enterprises to enhance customer experience and simplify compliance. Its patented cloud-based technologies protect sensitive data across all customer interactions and channels, ensuring compliance with industry standards like PCI DSS while reducing fraud risk and strengthening trust. Founded in 2009 as Semafone, Sycurio supports organizations in over 50 countries across five continents, partnering with leading brands worldwide. Backed by major investor Livingbridge, Sycurio continues to pioneer solutions that make payments secure and seamless. We are seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 4-month rolling fixed-term contract to support the finance function by managing both purchase ledger (AP) and sales ledger (AR) activities, ensuring accurate processing of transactions, timely payments and collections, and maintaining strong financial controls across the business. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable (AP) Maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring all supplier invoices are matched to purchase orders, correctly coded, and authorised Process supplier payment runs (bi-monthly) and ad hoc payments Monitor and chase invoice approvals from budget holders Process employee expense claims accurately Upload and reconcile credit card statements Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations Ensure correct VAT treatment on all purchase invoices Accounts Receivable (AR) Maintain the sales ledger and issue accurate, timely customer invoices Carry out credit control activities and follow up on overdue balances Monthly revenue recognition processes, including project and milestone billing Banking & Month-End Perform weekly bank reconciliations and support month-end close processes Assist in closing ledgers and ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded Support forecasting and reporting activities where required General Finance Duties Monitor and manage the finance inbox daily Chase timesheet submissions and approvals where required Assist with audits and ad hoc finance tasks Work collaboratively with finance and wider business teams Key Competencies Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good organisational and time management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Skills & Experience Essential: Experience in accounts payable and/or receivable Experience with NetSuite Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office tools Strong numerical and analytical skills Desirable: Understanding of revenue recognition and project accounting Qualifications Holding or studying towards AAT / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent) Relevant finance or accounting experience preferred Additional Information This role may evolve over time and include additional responsibilities to support business needs and professional development. There will be a requirement to attend our Guildford office 1 day per week.