Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.71 to £13.81 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Paying up to £13.81 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9NS |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4790158_1776783832 |
Summary
Your new company
A 12‑month temporary opportunity has arisen within a finance team based in Telford. This role will support the wider finance function and will be responsible for checking and processing invoices, ensuring supplier payments are made accurately and on time.
Your new role
- Checking purchase invoices using automated and manual matching systems to ensure validity and appropriate authorisation
- Processing purchase invoices onto the accounting system to ensure liabilities are accurately recorded
- Processing supplier payments in line with agreed terms and conditions
- Resolving supplier queries, including supplier statement reconciliations and setting up new supplier accounts
- Supporting the management accounting team by running reports and carrying out simple analysis
What you'll need to succeed
You will be highly organised and able to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines, while maintaining a strong level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be confident communicating professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
- At least 2 years' experience in a similar Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
- Confidence working with finance systems and data
- AAT Level 3 qualification (desirable but not essential)
What you need to do now
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