Finance & Admin Assistant (AR/AP) – Surrey, Pension 5%

Optima Recruitment Limited; Fetcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car parking on site

Contributory pension 5%

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Optima Recruitment Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our fast-growing finance team in Leatherhead. The role focuses on accounts receivable and payable, cash application, and ensuring timely customer payments within a supportive office environment.

The successful candidate will have a finance-related degree with 1–5 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. This is a permanent, full-time position based on-site with parking available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance.
• Strong finance background with 1–5 years work experience preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong technical, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task with an energetic and teamwork-oriented work style.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and perform under demanding timelines and pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Reconciling customer statements and monitoring accounts for overdue invoices.
• Assisting with the accounts receivable process, including collections and cash application.
• Reviewing and processing vendor invoices and expense reports.
• Building strong working relationships and maintaining good communication with customers to facilitate timely payments and resolve issues promptly.
• Matching vendor quotes to invoices to verify accuracy.
• Confirming freight-related payments with the Shipping team.
• Recording incoming UK vendor invoices to support the accounts payable process
• Undertaking any other duties as required to meet business needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Optima Recruitment Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our fast-growing finance team in Leatherhead. The role focuses on accounts receivable and payable, cash application, and ensuring timely customer payments within a supportive office environment.

The successful candidate will have a finance-related degree with 1–5 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. This is a permanent, full-time position based on-site with parking available.