Finance Assistant: Global Accounts & ERP Focus

Optos PLC; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Optos PLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Finance department. You will maintain accuracy across Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, and Banking, ensuring timely supplier payments and accurate postings.

You will work with multiple entities and currencies, supporting month-end close and intercompany reconciliations, and helping to update finance policies and procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• HND or degree in Accountancy, or equivalent education gained through work experience.
• Excellent & demonstrable experience in a fast, paced customer focussed environment.
• Recent experience of working with multiple entities and multiple currencies.
• 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.

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.
• Tie out intercompany positions between 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.

Job description

Optos PLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our Finance department. You will maintain accuracy across Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, and Banking, ensuring timely supplier payments and accurate postings.

You will work with multiple entities and currencies, supporting month-end close and intercompany reconciliations, and helping to update finance policies and procedures as needed.