Having a hardworking and dedicated team is a priority for any business, including one of our clients.

Based in Shropshire, this business is currently interviewing for a new Finance Assistant – a crucial role in helping the business operate efficiently. Could it be you?

The role

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role requires the successful candidate to work closely with other functions within the business including technology, marketing and operations to ensure efficiency and alignment in everything the business does.

If you are successful, you will be responsible for:

• Full ownership of the sales ledger
• Full ownership of the purchase ledger
• Bank and payment gateway reconciliations
• Dealing with supplier invoice and payment queries
• Processing employee expense claims
• Supporting with the purchase order process
• Supporting with the month end close
• Ad hoc financial analysis tasks

About you

To be considered for this role, there are a number of requirements and desirable traits, including:

• Have previous experience working in a similar role
• Strong attention to detail
• Inquisitive and like to understand “why”
• Pride yourself on the quality of your work and have a tidy approach to tasks
• Able to communicate clearly with more senior members of the team
• Are ambitious and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Strive for improvement
• Care deeply about the people within your team and support each one of them in building a fulfilling career and meeting their personal goals
• Likely love dogs and care about their nutrition. This is what motivates the team to get out of bed in the morning. As you will discover, they are a passionate bunch and will always go the extra mile to delight their customers and change dogs’ lives

What does this job offer you?

Working at this business has many benefits, such as:

• A competitive salary, with clear potential for growth in alignment with performance
• A pension plan
• Tea and coffee on tap
• 28 days holiday per year
• Team discount on our products
• Christmas and summer events each year, in which they get the full team together, including remote workers (tech/marketing/customer delight), to reflect on their values, culture, strategy and to say thank you with a day of celebration and fun

How do I apply?

Interested? Email your CV to karen@kewaccountants.co.uk and she will forward your details on.

If your CV and experience match what this business is looking for, they will set up an initial video call to chat through your experience. This is also the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about the role and ask any questions you may have.

After the initial call, a site visit will be arranged.