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