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Accounts Assistant in Shrewsbury
The ideal position when studying AAT.
Day to day in Shrewsbury
What a accounts assistant
does in Shrewsbury.
Responsible for overseeing various company transactions whilst supporting senior management. Integral wherever workload and volume requires additional support — the ideal position when studying AAT. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Shrewsbury businesses we recruit for.
- Purchase ledger management including processing invoices
- Statement reconciliations
- Preparing VAT returns
- Processing employee expenses
- Sales ledger management including credit control duties
- Bank reconciliations
- Working with spreadsheets
- Petty cash maintenance
- Any other ad hoc duties supporting senior management
What it pays in Shrewsbury
Real Shrewsbury market rates, not a national average.
Medior Accounts Assistant · Shrewsbury
£28,500 – £30,000
Typical: £29,500 per year
Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence
Recruiting in Shrewsbury
Why Shrewsbury needs
a specialist.
Accounts Assistant recruitment in Shrewsbury works best with a genuine specialist, not a generalist agency treating it as one line among fifty other sectors. Day to day, that often means sales ledger management including credit control duties — one of several things a accounts assistant in Shrewsbury is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes market-town smes with a single, sole-charge finance hire. That's the whole point of a Market Expert model — real market knowledge of accounts assistant hiring in Shrewsbury, not a generic recruitment process.
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Common questions
Accounts Assistant in Shrewsbury FAQs.
How does the process work if I want to become a Accounts Assistant in Shrewsbury?+
Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live Accounts Assistant opportunities in Shrewsbury that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
Do you place Accounts Assistant candidates in Shrewsbury?+
Yes — Accounts Assistant is one of the positions we place in Shrewsbury, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Accounts Assistant roles in Shrewsbury?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Shrewsbury salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
What areas around Shrewsbury do you cover for Accounts Assistant roles?+
We recruit Accounts Assistant positions across Shrewsbury itself and the surrounding commuter towns and business parks — if you're just outside the immediate area, get in touch and we'll be straight with you about whether it's somewhere we can genuinely help.
How much does a Accounts Assistant earn in Shrewsbury?+
Accounts Assistant salaries in Shrewsbury typically sit at £27.5k – £38k. Minimum wage rises keep pushing this bracket up — most entry-level finance roles now start around £27.5k. Study support toward AAT makes a real difference to the calibre of candidate you attract, with experienced bookkeepers reaching £38k.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Accounts Assistant roles in Shrewsbury?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Shrewsbury market for Accounts Assistant roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
Is a Accounts Assistant role in Shrewsbury permanent or temporary?+
Both — many Shrewsbury employers use temp-to-perm for a Accounts Assistant hire as a low-risk way to trial someone before committing.
Do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Shrewsbury?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Shrewsbury needing a single, sole-charge Accounts Assistant hire.
What happens if a Accounts Assistant hire in Shrewsbury doesn't work out?+
Our rebate periods and money-back guarantees mean you're covered if a placement doesn't work out as expected — ask your Market Expert for the specifics for your vacancy.
Will my CV be shared with employers in Shrewsbury without my permission?+
No — nothing about your CV or your situation is shared with any employer, in this location or any other, without your explicit permission first.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Accounts Assistant roles in Shrewsbury?+
Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the Accounts Assistant talent pool in Shrewsbury, not just an afterthought.
What kind of Shrewsbury employers hire Accounts Assistants through you?+
Recent examples include market-town smes with a single, sole-charge finance hire and public sector and healthcare employers — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Shrewsbury.
How do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles in Shrewsbury without a local office?+
We work with Shrewsbury employers and candidates remotely for Accounts Assistant roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.
Can I see live Accounts Assistant vacancies in Shrewsbury before speaking to someone?+
Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every Shrewsbury vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
Other roles in Shrewsbury
Explore related roles.
- 01Payroll ManagerA business critical position within any organisation.
- 02Purchase Ledger ManagerEnsuring the purchasing function runs efficiently.
- 03Credit Control ManagerA strong Credit Control Manager is invaluable.
- 04Sales Ledger ManagerOften responsible for managing millions of pounds.
- 05Credit ControllerTenacity personified.
- 06Sales Ledger ClerkEnsures every penny owed is accurately invoiced and allocated.
No waffle. Just the right person.