Accounts Assistant | Shrewsbury | Onsite | £26,000–£27,000 | Permanent
Seymour John are proud to be partnering with a well‑established business based in Shrewsbury to recruit a conscientious and solutions‑focused Accounts Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join a supportive finance team in a varied role offering both autonomy and collaboration.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Accounts Manager, you will play a key part in the day‑to‑day finance operations while providing ad‑hoc support to other areas of the business as needed.
This is an onsite role, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
Key Responsibilities
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Coding and inputting invoices/credit notes
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Reconciling supplier statements, including manufacturers
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Preparing payment runs
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Resolving supplier queries
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Posting bank transactions daily
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Providing cover for VISA reconciliations and postings
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Preparing and posting journals
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Accruals
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Balance sheet reconciliations
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Assisting with month‑end processes
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Supporting wider business needs as required
Key Requirements
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Excellent communication skills, both face‑to‑face and over the phone
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Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
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High attention to detail
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
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Able to work under pressure and meet monthly deadlines
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Good Excel skills
The Ideal Candidate
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Previous experience in a finance or Accounts Assistant role
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Solid understanding of general accounting principles and ledgers
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Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
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Confident working independently and collaboratively
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Proficient in Excel and accounting/finance systems
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Proactive and flexible, with a willingness to support wider business functions
