Account Assistant

Confidential; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension membership

28 days leave

Study support towards recognised AAT

Job summary

Confidential in Shrewsbury is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a friendly finance team. This varied role covers everyday finance tasks and offers genuine support towards pursuing further qualifications.

Responsibilities include processing purchase and sales invoices, reconciling bank statements and supplier accounts, supporting month-end routines, and handling expense claims. Study support towards AAT or a similar qualification is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous finance or accounts experience is desirable but not essential; training will be given.
• Good numeracy and attention to detail.
• Confident with spreadsheets and finance systems.
• An interest in working towards AAT or a similar qualification.
• Accurate, organised and reliable.
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• A positive, team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and on time.
• Reconciling bank statements and supplier accounts.
• Supporting month-end routines, including journals and accruals.
• Handling expense claims and payment runs.
• Responding to finance queries from colleagues and suppliers.
• Keeping financial records organised and audit-ready.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Spreadsheets

Finance systems

AAT study

Tools

Finance software

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant to join a friendly finance team in Shrewsbury. This is a varied role covering the day-to-day finance tasks that keep the business running, with genuine support towards further qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and on time
• Reconciling bank statements and supplier accounts
• Supporting month-end routines, including journals and accruals
• Handling expense claims and payment runs
• Responding to finance queries from colleagues and suppliers
• Keeping financial records organised and audit-ready

What Success Looks Like

Invoices and payments are processed accurately, reconciliations are up to date, and the finance team runs smoothly with your support.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous finance or accounts experience is desirable but not essential - training will be given

Skills and Knowledge

• Good numeracy and attention to detail
• Confident with spreadsheets and finance systems
• An interest in working towards AAT or a similar qualification

Personal Qualities

• Accurate, organised and reliable
• A willingness to learn and take on new tasks
• A positive, team-focused attitude

What's On Offer

• £32,500-£35,500 per year
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Pension membership
• Study support towards recognised accountancy qualifications