Accounts Assistant

£27,000.0 to £29,000.0 per year, £27-29000

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

28/02/2026

Your new company Hays are delighted to be working exclusively with a highly reputable and growing organisation based in Shrewsbury.

Known for their strong values, supportive culture and long‑standing staff retention, this business is now seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their established finance team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly, collaborative environment where your contribution will be genuinely valued.

As Accounts Assistant, you will play an important role within a well‑structured finance team, supporting the Finance Manager and wider department with day‑to‑day transactional duties.

• Purchase Ledger
• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding invoices in line with company processes
• Reconciling supplier statements and ensuring any discrepancies are resolved promptly
• Managing supplier queries professionally and building strong relationships with external partners
• Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs to ensure timely settlement of accounts
• Bank Reconciliation
• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Investigating and resolving reconciling items to maintain accurate financial records
• Month-End Support
• Assisting the team with month-end closing activities
• Posting journals and preparing supporting documentation
• Helping with reporting tasks as required to ensure deadlines are met
• This is a varied and hands-on role that would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy and supportive finance function.

We are looking for a confident and experienced Accounts Assistant who can hit the ground running.

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts support role
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work
• Good IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
• A proactive approach, willingness to learn and the ability to work well as part of a team

• A positive, supportive and collaborative working culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Good working hours
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Full handover and ongoing support throughout the contract
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a respected local employer
• This is a fantastic chance to build on your experience within a friendly and stable finance team.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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