Accounts Assistant: Study Support & Growth Path

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

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.