Job Description
Finance & Administration Assistant
Redhill, Surrey (office-based) | £30,000 | 30 hours a week, Monday–Friday
Hours - 8:00am–3:00pm or 9:00am–4:00pm
Our client is a growing, well-established road surfacing and infrastructure business, working with local authorities and commercial clients across the region. They're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their busy office and finance team.
You'll take ownership of the purchase ledger — processing supplier invoices for materials, plant hire and subcontractors, matching them to purchase orders and delivery notes, and keeping supplier accounts reconciled and queries resolved. Alongside this, you'll provide day-to-day admin support to the operations team, helping keep the office running smoothly.
What you'll be doing
- Processing and coding supplier invoices (materials, plant hire, subcontractors)
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
- Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs
- Supporting month-end finance processes
- Maintaining organised job and finance records
- Managing correspondence, filing, and office supplies
- Carrying out accurate data entry to keep records up to date
- Handling incoming calls professionally, directing enquiries as needed
- Keeping the workspace organised to support a productive office
- Collaborating with the team on ad hoc admin projects
What we're looking for
- Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Confident using Excel and finance systems — SAGE 50 Accounts experience preferred
- Good communication skills
- Good experience in accounting/finance
- Strong admin/customer service experience (preferred)
- Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Construction or highways experience is a bonus, but not essential
What's in it for you
- £30,000 salary
- 28 days holiday
- Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Our client is a growing, well-established road surfacing and infrastructure business, working with local authorities and commercial clients across the region. They're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their busy office and finance team.
You'll take ownership of the purchase ledger — processing supplier invoices for materials, plant hire and subcontractors, matching them to purchase orders and delivery notes, and keeping supplier accounts reconciled and queries resolved. Alongside this, you'll provide day-to-day admin support to the operations team, helping keep the office running smoothly.
What you'll be doing
- Processing and coding supplier invoices (materials, plant hire, subcontractors)
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
- Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs
- Supporting month-end finance processes
- Maintaining organised job and finance records
- Managing correspondence, filing, and office supplies
- Carrying out accurate data entry to keep records up to date
- Handling incoming calls professionally, directing enquiries as needed
- Keeping the workspace organised to support a productive office
- Collaborating with the team on ad hoc admin projects
What we're looking for
- Experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Confident using Excel and finance systems — SAGE 50 Accounts experience preferred
- Good communication skills
- Good experience in accounting/finance
- Strong admin/customer service experience (preferred)
- Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Construction or highways experience is a bonus, but not essential
What's in it for you
- £30,000 salary
- 28 days holiday
- Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Locations
Finance and Admin Assistant in Redhill, Surrey employer: Specialist Recruit
Join a well-established Mechanical Electrical services company in Reigate, where your expertise as a Project Manager/Estimator will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary, a supportive work culture that prioritises teamwork and excellence, and opportunities for professional growth across diverse projects, this role offers a meaningful career path in a thriving environment. Enjoy the added benefit of a van fuel card while you build lasting relationships with clients and supply chains in the South East.
