Bookkeeper / Personal Assistant & Administrator Horley, Surrey (office-based) Up to £35,000 per annum Full-time (5 days per week) 2 days bookkeeping / 3 days PA / administrative support About the Role We are seeking a highly organised and versatile Bookkeeper / PA & Administrator to join our client in Horley. This is a varied role combining financial responsibilities with personal assistant and general administrative duties. The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities and working in a small office environment. Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers Process invoices, receipts, and payments Bank reconciliations VAT return preparation and familiarity CIS Payments and reconciliation Manage accounts payable and receivable Prepare financial reports for management and external accountants Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and procedures Personal Assistant / Admin Support Diary and calendar management Handling correspondence (emails, calls, and post) General office administration and coordination Preparing documents, reports, and presentations Liaising with suppliers, clients, and external partners Supporting operational processes and internal projects Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in bookkeeping (essential) Strong Familiarity with accounting software Xero Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Experience in a PA or administrative role (desirable) What We Offer Competitive salary up to £35,000 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays Varied and engaging role Supportive working environment Company pension scheme Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice! Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Bookkeeper / Personal Assistant & Administrator Horley, Surrey (office-based) Up to £35,000 per annum Full-time (5 days per week) 2 days bookkeeping / 3 days PA / administrative support About the Role We are seeking a highly organised and versatile Bookkeeper / PA & Administrator to join our client in Horley. This is a varied role combining financial responsibilities with personal assistant and general administrative duties. The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities and working in a small office environment. Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers Process invoices, receipts, and payments Bank reconciliations VAT return preparation and familiarity CIS Payments and reconciliation Manage accounts payable and receivable Prepare financial reports for management and external accountants Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and procedures Personal Assistant / Admin Support Diary and calendar management Handling correspondence (emails, calls, and post) General office administration and coordination Preparing documents, reports, and presentations Liaising with suppliers, clients, and external partners Supporting operational processes and internal projects Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in bookkeeping (essential) Strong Familiarity with accounting software Xero Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Experience in a PA or administrative role (desirable) What We Offer Competitive salary up to £35,000 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays Varied and engaging role Supportive working environment Company pension scheme Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice! Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.
Bookkeeper / Personal Assistant & Administrator Horley, Surrey (office-based) Up to £35,000 per annum Full-time (5 days per week) 2 days bookkeeping 3 days PA / administrative support About the Role We are seeking a highly organised and versatile Bookkeeper / PA & Administrator to join our client in Horley. This is a varied role combining financial responsibilities with personal assistant and general administrative duties. The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities and working in a small office environment. Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers Process invoices, receipts, and payments Bank reconciliations VAT return preparation and familiarity CIS Payments and reconciliation Debt recovery Manage accounts payable and receivable Assist with payroll preparation (if applicable) Prepare financial reports for management and external accountants Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and procedures Personal Assistant / Admin Support Diary and calendar management Scheduling meetings and appointments Handling correspondence (emails, calls, and post) Supporting senior staff with day-to-day tasks General office administration and coordination Maintaining filing systems Preparing documents, reports, and presentations Liaising with suppliers, clients, and external partners Supporting operational processes and internal projects Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in bookkeeping (essential) Strong Familiarity with accounting software Xero Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Confident communication skills (written and verbal) Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Experience in a PA or administrative role (desirable) Personal Attributes Confident and driven Self-motivated and proactive Flexible and adaptable Strong problem-solving skills Professional and approachable manner What We Offer Competitive salary up to £35,000 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays Varied and engaging role Supportive working environment Company pension scheme Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice! Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited's Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Bookkeeper / Personal Assistant & Administrator Horley, Surrey (office-based) Up to £35,000 per annum Full-time (5 days per week) 2 days bookkeeping 3 days PA / administrative support About the Role We are seeking a highly organised and versatile Bookkeeper / PA & Administrator to join our client in Horley. This is a varied role combining financial responsibilities with personal assistant and general administrative duties. The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple priorities and working in a small office environment. Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers Process invoices, receipts, and payments Bank reconciliations VAT return preparation and familiarity CIS Payments and reconciliation Debt recovery Manage accounts payable and receivable Assist with payroll preparation (if applicable) Prepare financial reports for management and external accountants Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and procedures Personal Assistant / Admin Support Diary and calendar management Scheduling meetings and appointments Handling correspondence (emails, calls, and post) Supporting senior staff with day-to-day tasks General office administration and coordination Maintaining filing systems Preparing documents, reports, and presentations Liaising with suppliers, clients, and external partners Supporting operational processes and internal projects Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in bookkeeping (essential) Strong Familiarity with accounting software Xero Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Confident communication skills (written and verbal) Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Experience in a PA or administrative role (desirable) Personal Attributes Confident and driven Self-motivated and proactive Flexible and adaptable Strong problem-solving skills Professional and approachable manner What We Offer Competitive salary up to £35,000 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays Varied and engaging role Supportive working environment Company pension scheme Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice! Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited's Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.
Finance Assistant - Paignton - Full Time or Part Time - Up to £30,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a growing and forward-thinking business based in Paignton. This is a permanent opportunity offering flexibility for either full-time or part-time hours, making it ideal for someone looking to develop a long-term role within a supportive and collaborative environment. As the Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function and wider business administration. Working closely with the wider team, you'll be involved in a variety of interlinked finance and administrative processes, helping to ensure the smooth flow of information from purchase orders through to invoicing and payment reconciliation. Key responsibilities will include: Managing purchase orders, supplier invoices and customer invoicing Supporting purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control activities Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries Chasing outstanding payments and maintaining accurate finance records Supporting month-end reporting and finance administration Maintaining country of origin and compliance documentation Coordinating interlinked finance and administrative processes across the business Assisting with continuous improvement projects and wider office administration The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator or Bookkeeper role and will be comfortable managing a varied workload across both finance and administration. You will have strong experience within purchase ledger, sales ledger, invoicing, credit control and general finance administration, alongside good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software such as Xero or similar. We're looking for someone highly organised, detail-focused and proactive, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will be confident working independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a collaborative team. Experience within an SME or growing business would be advantageous, although attitude, adaptability and a willingness to learn are equally important. For further details and to apply for this Finance Assistant job in Paignton, please contact Elle Benjamin quoting reference EB11018 ASAP.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Finance Assistant - Paignton - Full Time or Part Time - Up to £30,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant to join a growing and forward-thinking business based in Paignton. This is a permanent opportunity offering flexibility for either full-time or part-time hours, making it ideal for someone looking to develop a long-term role within a supportive and collaborative environment. As the Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function and wider business administration. Working closely with the wider team, you'll be involved in a variety of interlinked finance and administrative processes, helping to ensure the smooth flow of information from purchase orders through to invoicing and payment reconciliation. Key responsibilities will include: Managing purchase orders, supplier invoices and customer invoicing Supporting purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control activities Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries Chasing outstanding payments and maintaining accurate finance records Supporting month-end reporting and finance administration Maintaining country of origin and compliance documentation Coordinating interlinked finance and administrative processes across the business Assisting with continuous improvement projects and wider office administration The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator or Bookkeeper role and will be comfortable managing a varied workload across both finance and administration. You will have strong experience within purchase ledger, sales ledger, invoicing, credit control and general finance administration, alongside good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software such as Xero or similar. We're looking for someone highly organised, detail-focused and proactive, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will be confident working independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a collaborative team. Experience within an SME or growing business would be advantageous, although attitude, adaptability and a willingness to learn are equally important. For further details and to apply for this Finance Assistant job in Paignton, please contact Elle Benjamin quoting reference EB11018 ASAP.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Assistant to join an independent accountancy firm, delivering comprehensive payroll solutions for a diverse range of clients. As a Payroll Assistant, you will manage a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing while supporting overall team objectives. This full-time role offers salary circa £24,000 - £28,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for: Processing assigned client payrolls accurately and on schedule. Inputting data and preparing detailed payroll reports. Highlighting anomalies or issues to clients and supporting resolution. Ensuring timely submissions and payments to HMRC, pensions, and other third parties. Maintaining payroll records in line with statutory requirements. Assisting with month-end, year-end, and ad-hoc payroll tasks. Supporting audit readiness and identifying discrepancies or risks. What we are looking for: Previously worked as a Payroll Assistant, Payroll administrator, Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Executive, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Coordinator, Junior Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Semi Senior, Accounts Junior, Accounting Technician or in a similar role. Experience in payroll administration. Knowledge of payroll concepts including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, holiday pay, SSP, SMP, and related legislation. Ideally have 1 year of payroll experience. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with payroll software. What's on offer: Competitive salary Company pension scheme A supportive and professional work environment with opportunities for development. Apply now for this great Payroll Assistant opportunity to join a respected payroll services organisation and develop your career. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Assistant to join an independent accountancy firm, delivering comprehensive payroll solutions for a diverse range of clients. As a Payroll Assistant, you will manage a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing while supporting overall team objectives. This full-time role offers salary circa £24,000 - £28,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for: Processing assigned client payrolls accurately and on schedule. Inputting data and preparing detailed payroll reports. Highlighting anomalies or issues to clients and supporting resolution. Ensuring timely submissions and payments to HMRC, pensions, and other third parties. Maintaining payroll records in line with statutory requirements. Assisting with month-end, year-end, and ad-hoc payroll tasks. Supporting audit readiness and identifying discrepancies or risks. What we are looking for: Previously worked as a Payroll Assistant, Payroll administrator, Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Executive, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Coordinator, Junior Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Semi Senior, Accounts Junior, Accounting Technician or in a similar role. Experience in payroll administration. Knowledge of payroll concepts including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, holiday pay, SSP, SMP, and related legislation. Ideally have 1 year of payroll experience. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with payroll software. What's on offer: Competitive salary Company pension scheme A supportive and professional work environment with opportunities for development. Apply now for this great Payroll Assistant opportunity to join a respected payroll services organisation and develop your career. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
