Accounts Assistant

Seymour John Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Telford is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their supportive finance team. The role involves processing invoices, creating sales invoices, and completing bank reconciliations using QuickBooks. Strong QuickBooks experience and advanced Excel skills are required. This position offers both autonomy and collaboration within a dynamic environment, making it ideal for motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• Strong, hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
• Good knowledge of VAT.
• Advanced Excel skills, including cashflow and budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and expense receipts.
• Creating sales invoices in QuickBooks.
• Completing bank reconciliations in QuickBooks.

Skills

Experience with QuickBooks

Knowledge of VAT

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with Dext

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant | Onsite | Telford | £27,000 - £30,000 | Permanent

Seymour John are proud to be partnering with a well-established business based in Telford 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.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and expense receipts/claims through Dext and publishing into QuickBooks
• Creating sales invoices in QuickBooks
• Completing bank reconciliations in QuickBooks, including contra payments
• Processing credit card statements/receipts and balancing in QuickBooks
• Reviewing other entries in QuickBooks to ensure sales and purchase invoices are categorised correctly and VAT is entered accurately
• Preparing break-even analyses
• Preparing and monitoring cashflows

Accounts Assistant Requirements

• Strong, hands-on experience with QuickBooks, including using multiple locations/departments to create Profit & Loss and other reports
• Good knowledge of VAT — what can and cannot be reclaimed
• Advanced Excel skills, including cashflow and budgeting experience
• Knowledge of Dext (advantageous, but training can be provided)
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with clients at all levels
• A patient, approachable attitude and a good sense of humour

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a finance or Accounts Assistant role
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and ledgers
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Confident working independently and collaboratively
• Proficient in Excel and financial/accounting systems
• Proactive, flexible, and able to support wider business functions
• Adaptable and committed to meeting deadlines

Please apply below