Job Description

Date:

May 8, 2025

Location:

Dunfermline, GB, KY11 8GR

Company:

Optos

Finance Assistant

ROLE SUMMARY

We are currently looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance department. 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.