Finance Assistant

5 days ago


York, United Kingdom Optimum Recruitment Group Ltd Full time

Optimum Recruitment Group are proud to be working exclusively with this fast paced, service sector client based on the outskirts of York who are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to the team. This is a newly created additional role within the team due to growth.

Reporting into the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will support the business in a number of areas of transactional accounting including purchase ledger, sales ledger and query resolution.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the purchase ledger invoicing.
  • Reconciling creditor statements with PL and requesting copy invoices if required.
  • Dealing with volume email and telephone queries through to completion.
  • Managing the sales invoice processing.
  • Managing customer returns.
  • Chasing outstanding purchase orders.
  • Provide cover for other Finance team member during holidays.
  • Assist with ad hoc tasks for the Accounts Department by mutual agreement with the Finance Manager.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have relevant work experience from an accounts department
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Be able to work on own initiative
  • Demonstrate flexibility
  • Have accountability for their actions
  • Good communication skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Good team player
  • Enthusiasm and drive

Salary up to £28,000 (depending on skills and experience) plus a generous benefits package and clear hybrid working practices.


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