Full job description Finance & Administration Assistant Redhill, Surrey (office-based) | £30,000 | 30 hours a week, Monday–Friday
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