Accounts Assistant

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

* Coding and inputting invoices/credit notes

* Reconciling supplier statements, including manufacturers

* Preparing payment runs

* Resolving supplier queries

* Posting bank transactions daily

* Providing cover for VISA reconciliations and postings

* Preparing and posting journals

* Accruals

* Balance sheet reconciliations

* Assisting with month‑end processes

* Supporting wider business needs as required

Key Requirements

* Excellent communication skills, both face‑to‑face and over the phone

* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

* High attention to detail

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload

* Able to work under pressure and meet monthly deadlines

* Good Excel skills

The Ideal Candidate

* Previous experience in a finance or Accounts Assistant role

* Solid understanding of general accounting principles and ledgers

* Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills

* Confident working independently and collaboratively

* Proficient in Excel and accounting/finance systems

* Proactive and flexible, with a willingness to support wider business functions