Job Description

Join a friendly finance team as part of a fast-growing business in York.

About Business Waste

Business Waste is a national waste management broker, working with thousands of companies across the UK to deliver cost-effective, compliant, and sustainable waste solutions. We help businesses of all sizes, from independent shops to large national chains, manage everything from general waste and recycling to specialist disposal.

Founded with the goal of making waste management simpler and greener, we've grown quickly into one of the leading brokers in the sector. Our turnover is in the tens of millions, with consistent double-digit growth year on year. Despite this scale, we keep a lean and agile approach, investing in technology and data to improve customer service, efficiency, and environmental outcomes.

We're a down-to-earth, ambitious team that values straightforward communication, strong relationships, and commercial thinking. Our culture is practical and supportive, with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement. Everyone here plays a part in shaping how we grow, and we look for people who want to take ownership and make an impact in a business that's still expanding at pace.

We're looking for a confident and ambitious Finance Assistant to join our growing business within the Accounts Receivable team. This role plays a key part in managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining strong relationships with our client base of over 16,000 customers.

You'll be responsible for handling daily customer queries relating to invoices, payments, and account balances, while supporting the wider finance team with accurate record-keeping and administrative tasks. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to resolving issues are essential.

Working Monday to Friday (no weekends), the role is based in our York office, close to the city centre. Ideal candidates will have a passion for delivering excellent service in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operating Microsoft Office applications effectively (including Outlook and Excel) Generating and sending out invoices to clients Reconciling and posting bank receipts to Sage 200 Generating statements for customers with an outstanding balance Creating customer accounts and sending them pro forma invoices, so they can process payment Matching customer payment details in Sage 200, with details shown on their signed agreement Dealing with account queries via email or telephone, including full account reconciliations Chasing debtors for payment of outstanding invoices over the phone Dealing with larger clients, ensuring they have received and processed all outstanding invoices, which enables them to make payment

Skills Required

GCSE grade C (or 4) or above in maths and English One year's experience in accounting (preferred) Strong keyboard skills Previous experience in an accounts environment preferred (but not essential) Good verbal, written, numerical, and customer service skills Ability to cope under pressure in a busy environment Reliable, good timekeeper, keen, well-presented and willing to learn new skills Excellent telephone manner and willing to go the extra mile
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,606.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Referral programme
Work Location: In person