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.
The Role
You will provide general bookkeeping services within a niche industry. In addition to bookkeeping, you will process clients’ weekly sales reports, manage contractor payments, prepare Excel-based reporting, and support with break-even analysis and cashflow forecasting — all while meeting regular weekly deadlines.
As an Accounts Assistant, your duties will include:
* 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