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.

Your new role

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. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Investigating and resolving reconciling items to maintain accurate financial records

• 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

What you'll need to succeed

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

• 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

What you'll get in return

Joining this organisation means becoming part of a business that genuinely invests in its people. You will benefit from:

• 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

What you need to do now

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

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.