Finance Assistant

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.