Thorlabs Ltd

Accounts Assistant - French Speaking - 1982

Ely CB6 3NX

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Remote working
2 days remote
Posted date
16 Jul 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

About this role

What is the job?

A flexible resource providing support and assistance within various areas in the Accounts department. It is expected that the main area for this individual will be supporting the Credit Controller and Accounts Receivable Supervisor – UK/France to meet the demands within Sales Ledger function performing billing and credit control tasks, as well as looking after Thorlabs SAS Purchase Ledgers.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 8am – 4:30pm (Hybrid working available)

Department

Accounts

Interview process

2 stage process following shortlisting –

First stage

1 hour Teams interview,

Second stage

Onsite 1 hour interview

Who we are?

Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.

Where you will be working?

It’s a hybrid role, working in our new purpose-built facility in Witchford, Ely as well as your home. Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.

What will you get?

At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.

And the benefits are?

Competitive Salary to attract the best, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

Job Reference

THOR-VC-1982

This is a rolling campaign, so we will actively interview applicants. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.

*This is a legal requirement, further information is here School leaving age - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

This role does not currently meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria for obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa we are therefore unable to accept applications that require employer sponsorship in order to obtain a Skilled Worker Visa.

All offers of employment are subject to eligibility to work in the UK.

We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.