Commercial Assistant
CV-LibrarySouth Kirkby, City and Borough of WakefieldpermanentPosted: 18 March 2026
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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
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