Job Title: Commercial Assistant

Salary: £35,000

Location: South Kirkby, West Yorkshire

Type: Full-time | Permanent | Office Based

Overview
The Flavour Network is looking for a Commercial Assistant to join a well-established, forward-thinking food manufacturing business. As a Commercial Assistant, you will support the Commercial UK & Europe team in managing daily financial and administrative activities across a diverse range of suppliers and customers.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join a dynamic commercial team and play a key role in supporting financial and supplier-related processes.

Key Responsibilities for the Commercial Assistant

* Processing day-to-day financial transactions

* Responding to financial and administrative queries efficiently

* Verifying supplier charges and invoices for accuracy

* Maintaining and updating financial records

* Conducting audits of payments and rebates

* Supporting biannual reviews and reconciliations of service charges

* Providing analytical support to assist with supplier negotiations

* Maintaining and updating departmental databases

* Supporting capital investment administration

* Providing ad hoc support to the Commercial Consultant

Requirements for the Commercial Assistant

* Strong numerical ability with a good understanding of basic accounting principles

* Excellent organisational and time management skills

* High attention to detail and accuracy

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

* Proactive mindset with a strong sense of accountability

* Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

* Professional, enthusiastic, and eager to learn

* Experience within a food manufacturing environment is desirable

* Previous exposure to account management or working with customers/buyers is desirable

If you're looking to build a career within a commercial and finance-focused role in a thriving industry, we'd love to hear from you