Optimal HR

Assistant Accountant

Accounts Payable/ReceivableConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAthens, GreeceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Accounting is required.
Approximately five years of experience in an accounting position within the food manufacturing or retail sector is required.
Hands-on experience recording supplier invoices and purchase documents, ideally involving raw materials, is required.
Familiarity with warehouse-related accounting procedures and inventory movements is required.
Good knowledge of the Greek accounting framework and experience with double-entry bookkeeping (Category C books) are required.
Good command of Excel is required.
Familiarity with ERP and accounting software, preferably Pylon (EpsilonNet), is required.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills are required, along with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across departments.

Responsibilities

Record and verify supplier invoices and supporting documents, with a particular focus on raw-material purchases.
Monitor and record warehouse-related transactions, ensuring accurate and timely entry of relevant accounting documents.
Ensure the proper recording and documentation of purchases and inventory movements in the accounting system.
Review relevant entries and supporting documents, identify discrepancies, and follow up on required corrections.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in accordance with applicable accounting procedures.
Collaborate with colleagues in the Finance, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to ensure the smooth flow and accuracy of accounting information.
Provide support with day-to-day accounting activities and other related tasks as required.

Assistant Accountant

Optimal HR · Athens, Greece · — · Posted 2026-11-02

Workplace: on_site

Department: KORA

Description

Optimal, on behalf of its client, a fast-growing artisan bakery and pastry group with its own central production facility and retail network, is seeking an Assistant Accountant based in Athens.

Scope of Role

The Assistant Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the Group, with a primary focus on recording and monitoring raw-material purchases and warehouse-related transactions. The role involves the accurate processing of supplier invoices and supporting documents, as well as the accounting monitoring of warehouse activities, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of relevant records.

Key Responsibilities

Record and verify supplier invoices and supporting documents, with a particular focus on raw-material purchases.
Monitor and record warehouse-related transactions, ensuring the accurate and timely entry of relevant accounting documents.
Ensure the proper recording and documentation of purchases and inventory movements in the accounting system.
Review relevant entries and supporting documents, identifying discrepancies and following up on any required corrections.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in accordance with the applicable accounting procedures.
Collaborate with colleagues in the Finance, Purchasing and Warehouse teams to ensure the smooth flow and accuracy of accounting information.
Provide support with day-to-day accounting activities and other related tasks, as required.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting.
Approximately 5 years of experience in an accounting position, within the food manufacturing or retail sector.
Hands-on experience in recording supplier invoices and purchase documents, ideally involving raw materials.
Familiarity with warehouse-related accounting procedures and inventory movements.
Good knowledge of the Greek accounting framework and experience with double-entry bookkeeping (Category C books).
Good command of Excel.
Familiarity with ERP and accounting software, preferably Pylon (EpsilonNet).
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.

What the company offers

A competitive compensation and benefits package.
The opportunity to join the Finance & Accounting team of a fast-growing artisan bakery and pastry group.
Long-term career and personal growth prospects within a modern and evolving organization.

About Optimal

Since 2005, Optimal has provided unparalleled, bespoke HR services to large organizations and SMEs operating in the EMEA region. We pride ourselves on delivering a 360° business support platform to our clients through 6 service divisions:

Talent Acquisition
HR Strategy & Talent Development
Learning & Development
Workforce Management
Recruiting
Outplacement

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