We are working with a brilliant company in South Kirkby, Pontefract. They have an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, enthusiastic and self starting Commercial Assistant to join their Commercial UK & Europe Team. The successful candidate will be principally responsible for supporting the day to day information across a portfolio of suppliers and customers spanning multiple service discipilines in the UK and EU. What will the role entail. Day to day financial transactions. Provide swift responses to general financial administrative queries. Utilise knowledge of basic accounting principles. Verification of supplier charges and invoices to ensure accuracy. Maintain financial records. Conduct financial audits of payments and rebates. Undertake biannual review and reconciliation of outside service charges. Provide analytical assistance to the commercial consultant to aid commercial negotiations with suppliers. Maintain department database consistently and accurately. What background is needed. Highly numerate with a good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes. Excellent organisation and time leadership skills with an ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities. Computer literate strong excel, outlook, power point and word skills are crucial with a desire to develop further. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent logical problem-solving abilities. Strong analytical skills. Seeks to develop and present potential solutions when identifying issues. Finds opportunities to work more efficiently. A proactive approach to tasks with a strong sense of personal accountability for its successful completion. Demonstrate a genuine desire to learn and capacity to understand and relate to others. Work with energy and passion. Professional and courteous. Ideally be of a food manufacture background. Already have experience with account management in a similar company with good exposure to customers and buyers. The role is full time, Monday to Friday, office based in Pontefract Salary is £25,000 per annum