<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Feed Generated by www.firefishsoftware.com - Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:41:07 GMT.--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:ffAdvert="http://www.firefishsoftware.com/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Optimum Recruitment Group Limited - Latest Vacancies</title><link>https://jobs.optimumrecruitment.co.uk/</link><atom:link href="https://jobs.optimumrecruitment.co.uk/rss/adverts/latest.aspx" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>All of the latest vacancies from Optimum Recruitment Group Limited.</description><copyright /><language>en-gb</language><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:41:07 GMT</pubDate><generator>www.firefishsoftware.com</generator><item><title>Accounts Assistant</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Optimum Recruitment Group have been appointed on an exclusive basis to recruit an Accounts Assistant for our successful growth client based in Leeds.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day transactional finance activity as well as assisting with all duties relating to financial and business reporting.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">This role would suit either a recent graduate, an experienced accounts administrator or someone in the early stages of accountancy study who is happy to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in with what tasks are required.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Your key responsibilities will include:</span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Accounts payable - processing supplier invoices including preparing payments and requesting supplier statements if required.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Accounts receivable - producing customer invoices and monitoring payments to ensure payment to terms.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Preparing supplier reports showing return amounts and any amounts claimed for quality losses.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Review and interrogate customer commission reports to ensure customer invoicing is correct and capturing all PO&rsquo;s.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Assist with monthly financial management reporting for both the UK and Italian entities.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Work with the relevant stakeholders to prepare a monthly P&amp;L forecast for both the UK and Italian entities.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Prepare VAT returns for submission on a quarterly basis.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a quarterly basis.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">HR / IT administrative duties as required.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Ad hoc duties as required.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">You must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:</span></span></span></p>

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Fluent Italian &ndash; this is an absolute pre-requisite.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Exceptional attention to detail with high accuracy and numeracy.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Clear, confident communication &ndash; written and verbal.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Great organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">A positive, can-do attitude and hunger to learn.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">&nbsp;Comfortable working independently and collaborating with others.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Salary c&pound;30,000 (depending on skills and experience) plus benefits. Full time office based role.</span></span></span></p>
]]></description><link>https://jobs.optimumrecruitment.co.uk/job/accounts-assistant-501.aspx</link><guid>https://jobs.optimumrecruitment.co.uk/job/accounts-assistant-501.aspx</guid><applyUrl>https://jobs.optimumrecruitment.co.uk/job/accounts-assistant-501/apply.aspx</applyUrl><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:25:32 GMT</pubDate><ffAdvert:applyUrl>https://jobs.optimumrecruitment.co.uk/job/accounts-assistant-501/apply.aspx</ffAdvert:applyUrl><ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber>501</ffAdvert:ReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:Title>Accounts Assistant</ffAdvert:Title><ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber>6735</ffAdvert:CompanyReferenceNumber><ffAdvert:JobType>Permanent</ffAdvert:JobType><ffAdvert:Discipline>Accountancy</ffAdvert:Discipline><ffAdvert:Role>Accounts Assistant</ffAdvert:Role><ffAdvert:LocationArea>West Yorkshire</ffAdvert:LocationArea><ffAdvert:Location>Leeds (LS)</ffAdvert:Location><ffAdvert:PostedDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:25:32 GMT</ffAdvert:PostedDate><ffAdvert:ClosingDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:25:32 GMT</ffAdvert:ClosingDate><ffAdvert:Remuneration></ffAdvert:Remuneration><ffAdvert:PostedBy>Abigail Simpson</ffAdvert:PostedBy><ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail>abigail@optimumrecruitment.co.uk</ffAdvert:RecruiterEmail><ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial>01904 208065</ffAdvert:RecruiterDirectDial><ffAdvert:MinimumPayment>25000.00</ffAdvert:MinimumPayment><ffAdvert:MaximumPayment>35000.00</ffAdvert:MaximumPayment><ffAdvert:PaymentRate>Per Year</ffAdvert:PaymentRate><ffAdvert:Currency>GBP</ffAdvert:Currency><ffAdvert:Country /></item><item><title>Senior Management Accountant</title><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Optimum Recruitment Group are proud to be working with a well established and successful growth business based in central York, who are looking to appoint a Senior Management Accountant to the team.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in delivering fast, accurate and insightful financial information that enables confident decision&#8209;making at pace. You&rsquo;ll work closely with their US teams, helping to build a &ldquo;one team&rdquo; approach across borders. This role requires agility, strong problem-solving skills and a solutions&#8209;focused mindset to support a rapidly scaling business.</span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Your accountabilities will be to:</span></span></span></p>

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Take ownership of monthly US management accounts and year-end financial statements, delivering accurate and timely financial performance insight. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Ensuring full compliance with US tax, audit and regulatory obligations. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Contributing to group financial reporting, including consolidations and statutory audit.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Providing high-quality financial analysis and commentary to support strategic decision&#8209;making. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Driving continuous improvement in finance processes to support scaling and efficiency. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Building collaborative relationships across UK and US teams to support a &ldquo;one&#8209;team&rdquo; finance function.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">You need to be able to demonstrate the following key skills and experiences:</span></span></span></p>

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Experience in management accounting or financial reporting roles in a dynamic business.</span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Understanding of US tax, compliance requirements and payroll implications. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Ability to work with pace while maintaining accuracy. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Confident communicator who can influence and build relationships remotely. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Proactive, solutions&#8209;driven mindset with the ability to simplify complexity. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Experience navigating change or supporting growth environments. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CIMA, ACCA). </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Experience in a face scaling, multi&#8209;entity or international organisations would be advantageous. </span></span></span></li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Exposure to travel, hospitality or operationally fluid industries would also be an advantage in the role. </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Salary is dependent on skills and experience, but the budget is up to &pound;70k plus benefits. 4 days in the office is a must.</span></span></span></p>
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<div>Reporting to&nbsp;the CFO, you will over see the department, manage&nbsp;a team of 4, control the cash flow along with&nbsp;the production of&nbsp;both financial and management accounts. &nbsp;You will also have involvement in the budgeting and forecasting process for the business.&nbsp;<br>
<br>
Key accountabilities will include:&nbsp;</div>

<ul>
	<li>Full management accounts preparation&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Budgeting/forecasting&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Cash flow forecasting&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Review &amp; commentary of variances</li>
	<li>Working capital management</li>
	<li>Product costing and cost management</li>
	<li>Training and developing team members</li>
	<li>Liaising with external auditors and assisting in all aspects of year end reporting</li>
	<li>Making recommendations for continuous improvement, constantly striving to improve efficiencies</li>
	<li>Highlighting any areas for improvement in relation to internal systems/processes</li>
</ul>

<div>The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience:-&nbsp;</div>

<ul>
	<li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA&nbsp;qualified&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Ideally a minimum of&nbsp;5 years post qualification experience&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Knowledge of the whole financial workflow, and have ability to support any position to cover</li>
	<li>Advanced excel skills<br>
	This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a&nbsp;leading&nbsp;and successful manufacturing business so&nbsp;if you are looking for a role where you can really add value and look to solve problems and make recommendations, this is the opportunity for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a fast paced role where no day will be the same, so adaptability and flexibility is really important.</li>
</ul>

<p>Salary up to c&pound;60k plus package</p>
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