Accounts Assistant

Trades Workforce Solutions; Telford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Telford is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support its finance team. This role is perfect for individuals looking to enhance their finance skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Responsibilities include processing invoices, handling payroll support, and performing reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, experience in finance or administrative roles, and proficiency in accounting software and Excel. The position offers immediate start and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Varied role

Opportunity for growth

Immediate start

Positive company culture

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and enjoy working with numbers.
• Experience in finance, accounts or administrative roles.
• Exposure to bookkeeping or accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and expenses.
• Creating and issuing sales invoices.
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Reviewing system entries for accuracy.
• Supporting cashflow and financial reporting.
• Preparing analyses to support business decisions.
• Assisting with payroll processing.
• Helping meet weekly and monthly deadlines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Experience in finance or accounts

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Experience using accounting software

Excel proficiency

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant | Onsite | Telford | £24,000 – £28,000 | Permanent | Immediate Start

Seymour John are delighted to be supporting a growing and friendly business in Telford with the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their finance experience in a supportive team where development, teamwork, and a positive working culture are genuinely valued.

Whether you’re an experienced Accounts Assistant or someone with solid finance administration skills looking for the next step, this role offers variety, progression and the chance to make a real impact.

The Role

As an Accounts Assistant, you’ll play a key part in the smooth running of the finance function. You’ll be involved in a wide range of tasks including invoice processing, payroll support, reporting, reconciliations, and general bookkeeping. Full training on internal processes and systems will be provided.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and expenses
• Creating and issuing sales invoices
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Reviewing system entries to ensure accuracy
• Supporting cashflow and basic financial reporting
• Preparing simple analyses to support business decisions
• Assisting with payroll processing
• Helping the team meet weekly and monthly deadlines

What We're Looking For

You don’t need to tick every box if you have strong organisational skills, enjoy working with numbers, and have experience in finance, accounts or administrative roles with some exposure to bookkeeping or systems, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re ideally looking for someone who:

• Has experience using accounting software
• Understands basic finance processes (invoices, reconciliations, VAT, etc.)
• Is confident using Excel for simple reporting and spreadsheets
• Works well to deadlines and enjoys variety in their day
• Communicates well and builds positive relationships
• Has great attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Enjoys being part of a supportive, down-to-earth team

Why Apply?

• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Varied and interesting role
• Opportunity to grow and develop your finance skills
• Immediate start available
• A company culture that values collaboration and a positive working atmosphere