Financial Accountant

  • Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
  • Oakengates, Shropshire
  • Mar 27, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Financial Accountant
Telford (Hybrid Working)
Up to £35,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Why apply?

  • Salary up to £35,000
  • Annual bonus

  • Hybrid working

  • 25 days holiday rising annually to 30 days
  • Pension contribution

  • Genuine opportunity to develop within an international business
  • Supportive and down-to-earth team environment

The opportunity

We re working with a well-established client to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their finance team in Telford. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working at pace and being involved across multiple areas of finance and business operations.

You ll support the day-to-day running of finance, ensuring processes are completed accurately and on time while also getting involved in wider administrative and operational tasks.

Key responsibilities as a Financial Accountant

  • Processing invoices and receipts

  • Managing weekly payment runs and issuing remittance advice
  • Updating financial information within the system

  • Sales Ledger

  • Credit control

  • Reporting

  • Carrying out daily bank reconciliations

  • Processing expenses

  • General Ledger tasks

  • VAT Reporting

  • Budgeting and Forecasting

  • Auditing

  • Supporting other departments when required

What we re looking for

  • AAT Level 3 minimum, ideally Level 4 qualified
  • Previous experience in a finance or accounts-based role
  • Experience using Oracle or a similar ERP system would be beneficial
  • Good working knowledge of Excel and standard IT systems
  • Strong organisation and time management skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment
  • Confident communicator with a proactive approach

About you

This role will suit someone who is reliable, organised and happy to get stuck in. You ll be comfortable working at a steady pace, taking ownership of your tasks and supporting the wider team where needed. A positive attitude and willingness to help out across the business are key.

Apply

If you re looking for a hybrid finance role with variety and the chance to grow, we d like to hear from you.

Commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Newport, Shifnal, Bridgnorth, Wellington, Walsall, Wolverhampton and surrounding areas.

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