Assistant Accountant
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (Hybrid – 4 days in the office, 1 from home)
Salary: to £35,000 + Bonus + Benefits
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a fast-growing, purpose-led FMCG business based near Shirebrook, Mansfield. Offering a salary of up to £35,000 plus bonus, this hybrid role (4 days office, 1 day home) provides the chance to work in a dynamic and values-driven environment.
You’ll be joining a company on an exciting growth journey, renowned for its commitment to sustainability and doing business the right way — balancing people, planet, and profit. This is a brilliant role for someone looking to develop within an expanding SME and gain wide-ranging finance experience.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day finance processes including accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Run accurate and timely monthly payroll.
- Support the month-end process with accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and assist with management reporting.
- Collaborate across departments to improve processes and drive operational efficiency.
What Experience is Required
- Experience across end-to-end finance processes, ideally within an SME or FMCG environment.
- Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Confident user of Excel with experience of Xero being an advantage.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
- Annual discretionary bonus (up to 15%)
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension, life insurance, and optional private healthcare
- Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day home)
Location
Based near Mansfield, this role is easily commutable from Chesterfield, Worksop, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield, and Alfreton.
How to Apply?
Please send your CV to Matthew Wright of CV Screen in strict confidence for consideration.
Alternate Job Titles
Assistant Management Accountant | Finance Officer | Company Accountant | Accounts Assistant
