Accounts Assistant | Telford | Hybrid | £26,000 – £28,000 | 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
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key part in the day-to-day finance operations while also providing ad-hoc support to other areas of the business as needed. This is a hybrid position, offering the flexibility to work from home part of the week.
Key Responsibilities:
* Processing purchase and sales invoices
* Updating and reconciling payments
* General ledger maintenance and reconciliations
* Processing travel and staff expenses
* Supporting audits and preparing documentation as required
* Performing credit checks on new and existing customers
* Assisting with credit control duties, including chasing outstanding debts
* Bank and supplier statement reconciliations
* Assisting with payroll and VAT returns
* Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders
* Providing administrative and financial support to other departments when required
The Ideal Candidate:
* Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role
* Solid understanding of general accounting principles and ledgers
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
* Confident working independently and as part of a team
* Proficient in Excel and financial/accounting systems
* A proactive and flexible approach to supporting wider business functions
To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Seymour John today