Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant

Temporary, 6-month FTC

ROLE SUMMARY

We are currently looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance department on a 6-month fixed term contract. You will be hands on, to ensure the accuracy of the core areas of Accounts Payable, purchase ledger & Banking for Optos PLC, France and GmbH, through the management of each of these disciplines and ensuring all responsibilities are completed in a timely & accurate manner. Preparing payment runs to ensure we pay suppliers accurately and to terms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the shared company mailbox ensuring all customers receive excellent service.
• Weekly processing of invoices using three-way match for Optos PLC, France and GmbH.
• Preparation of supplier payments & weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile PLC, France and GmbH Bank account(s) & ensure accurately reflected in ERP system.
• Responsible for processing employee expenses & GL postings.
• Working with internal stakeholders (incl. Stores) to resolve invoice queries.
• Maintain vendor records & ensure all supplier accounts are reconciled.
• Weekly clearing of Return to Vendor (RTV) against GRNI.
• Applications of Credit Notes to match out RTV.
• General accounting duties, including Creditor related period close tasks.
• Intercompany accounting and reconciliation for group entities.
• Responsible for monthly reconciliations to ensure controls environment operates effectively.
• Support the Accounts Receivable / Credit Control areas during peak period & annual leave.
• Supports the update of Finance policies & procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• HND or Degree in Accountancy, or equivalent education gained through work experience.
• Excellent & demonstrable experience in a fast, paced customer focussed environment.
• Previous experience of MS Dynamics ERP, banking & expenses systems beneficial.
• Successful problem solving in a cross functional team.
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team.
• Good time management skills to ensure all tasks & reporting are completed in a timely manner.
• Good attention to detail with accurate reporting.
• Excellent IT skills (MS Office applications).

BENEFITS

At Optos, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age or protected veteran status.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience and want to join a great team, please click on the Apply button!