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