Accounts assistant

Optimum Recruitment Group is currently working exclusively with a well established and growing business based in York, who are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis to join the team. The purpose of the role is to take full end to end responsibility for the purchase ledger (which will be approximately 80% of the role) along with other accounts assistant duties. The role would suit an experienced accounts administrator with strong Excel skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: * To accurately and efficiently process invoices into the accounting software. * To accurately match, batch and code invoices. * To seek authorisation for invoices processed in accordance with agreed authorisation levels. * To process payment runs which would include supporting the prioritisation of payments to help manage cash-flow, service needs and payment terms. * To identify those invoices which are exceptional or need escalating for payment or authorisation. * Purchase Ledger query handling ndash; communicating with suppliers and operational management as required. * Carry out statement and bank reconciliations. * Maintain the company cashbooks. * To assist in month end duties, including accruals, prepayments and collection of information. You must: * Be numerate with excellent attention to detail and be used to working within a purchase ledger processing role. * Be a team player, self motivated, organised and methodical. * Have outstanding communication skills. Salary between GBP25,000 - GBP28,000 plus benefits depending on skills and experience