Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant | Shrewsbury | Onsite | £26,000–£27,000 | Permanent Seymour John are proud to be partnering with a well‑established business based in Shrewsbury 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 Accounts Manager, you will play a key part in the day‑to‑day finance operations while providing ad‑hoc support to other areas of the business as needed. This is an onsite role, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Key Responsibilities * Coding and inputting invoices/credit notes * Reconciling supplier statements, including manufacturers * Preparing payment runs * Resolving supplier queries * Posting bank transactions daily * Providing cover for VISA reconciliations and postings * Preparing and posting journals * Accruals * Balance sheet reconciliations * Assisting with month‑end processes * Supporting wider business needs as required Key Requirements * Excellent communication skills, both face‑to‑face and over the phone * Ability to work independently as well as part of a team * High attention to detail * Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload * Able to work under pressure and meet monthly deadlines * Good Excel skills The Ideal Candidate * Previous experience in a 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 collaboratively * Proficient in Excel and accounting/finance systems * Proactive and flexible, with a willingness to support wider business functions