Financial Assistant

Company Description

Food Options is a trusted one-stop shop for the foodservice industry, offering an extensive range of fresh meat, grocery, frozen, chilled, non-food, and cleaning products. Operating from our state-of-the-art depot in Livingston, Central Scotland, we provide quality, reliability, and value to businesses across Scotland and the North. As members of The Wholesale Group (TWG), the UK’s largest foodservice and retail buying group, we deliver unmatched product variety and competitive pricing. Our mission is to keep businesses running seamlessly with dependable service and products customers can trust.

Finance Assistant

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Location: Livingston

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you looking to kickstart or further your career in finance? We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our growing team. If you have experience with sales ledger, purchase ledger, and banking, and you're eager to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

· Sales Ledger: Managing invoicing and credit control, ensuring timely payments from customers, and maintaining accurate records.

· Purchase Ledger: Processing supplier invoices, reconciling accounts, and handling supplier queries.

· Banking: Assisting with bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are correctly recorded, and liaising with the bank for any discrepancies.

Skills & Experience Required:

· Experience in sales ledger, purchase ledger, and banking processes.

· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Good knowledge of accounting software.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage workloads efficiently.

Desirable but not essential:

· Previous experience in a similar finance role.

· AAT qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification.

What We Offer:

· A competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000 per annum.

· Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

· A supportive and collaborative team environment.

· A range of benefits including Pension and Discounted Staff Sales

If you're a motivated individual with a passion for finance, we would love to have you as part of our team. Apply today and take the next step in your career!

• To apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter to alan.maxwell@foodoptions.co.uk