Job Description

Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper (Temporary - 6 Months)

Location: ShrewsburyHours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pmContract: Temporary (Approx. 6 months)

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to support our finance function on a temporary basis for approximately 6 months. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on, traditional accounts role and can confidently manage day-to-day financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing Accounts Payable - processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and preparing payments
• Handling Accounts Receivable - raising invoices, chasing outstanding payments, and allocating receipts
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers
• Bank reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end tasks
• Supporting general bookkeeping duties as required
• Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers/customers

About You

• Proven experience in an accounts assistant or bookkeeping role
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable and receivable processes
• Comfortable working in a traditional, hands-on accounts environment
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with a professional approach
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel

What We Offer

• Immediate start in a stable and supportive environment
• Straightforward Monday to Friday working hours (no evenings or weekends)
• Opportunity to utilise and build on your core accounting skills

Due to the nature of the business the successful canddiate will require a DBS check.

If you're an experienced "all-rounder" who enjoys a traditional accounts role and can hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you.