Job Description 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