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 effectively process invoices, manage reconciliations, and ensure accurate payroll. The ideal candidate will have strong QuickBooks experience and excellent communication skills. A positive attitude and a good sense of humour are essential in this varied role. Competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,000, with an immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with QuickBooks for financial reporting.
• Good knowledge of VAT regulations.
• Advanced skills in Excel for financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and expense claims in QuickBooks.
• Create sales invoices and perform bank reconciliations.
• Manage payroll accurately and process credit card statements.

Skills

QuickBooks proficiency

VAT knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

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

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 and a workplace where a good sense of humour is always appreciated.

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 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
• Processing payroll accurately and on time

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 because a positive team makes all the difference!

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, committed to meeting deadlines, and enjoys working with a friendly, down-to-earth team

Immediate start available; apply below!

For more information, please apply or contact Sean Feldman.

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