Accounts Assistant

Overview

Accounts Assistant | Onsite | Telford | £27,000 - £30,000 | Permanent | Immediate Start

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 and a workplace where a good sense of humour is always appreciated.

• Processing supplier invoices and expense receipts/claims through Dext and publishing into Quick Books
• Creating sales invoices in Quick Books
• Completing bank reconciliations in Quick Books, including contra payments
• Processing credit card statements/receipts and balancing in Quick Books
• Reviewing entries in Quick Books to ensure sales and purchase invoices are categorised correctly and VAT is entered accurately
• Preparing break-even analyses
• Preparing and monitoring cashflows
• Processing payroll accurately and on time

• Strong, hands-on experience with Quick Books, 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 because a positive team makes all the difference!

• 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, committed to meeting deadlines, and enjoys working with a friendly, down-to-earth team

Immediate start available; apply below!

For more information, please apply or contact Sean Feldman.

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