Accounts Assistant

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