Commercial Assistant
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