Accounts Assistant

Sharp Consultancy; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business based in Huthwaite seeks a Finance Assistant to support its finance operations. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with internal procedures while processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records. This is a great opportunity for career development within a supportive finance team that emphasizes ongoing training and exposure to various financial activities. Competitive salary offered, along with benefits in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Clear opportunities for progression

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Candidates must have previous experience in a finance or accounts-based role.
• Strong numerical skills are essential with keen attention to detail.
• Experience with compliance and finance controls is important.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase and sales invoices in line with company policies.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Assist with compliance checks and internal/external audits.

Skills

Previous experience in a finance or accounts-based role

Demonstrable numerical skills with excellent attention to detail

Understanding of compliance, controls, and process adherence

Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems

Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines

Communication and organisational skills

Experience within a manufacturing environment (advantageous)

Tools

Excel

Job description

I am working in partnership with a well‑established manufacturing business based in Huthwaite that is seeking to appoint a Finance Assistant to support the day‑to‑day operations of its finance function, with a strong focus on compliance and adherence to internal procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a structured manufacturing environment. You will be part of a supportive finance team, playing a key role in ensuring financial processes and controls are followed consistently across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing high volumes of purchase and sales invoices in line with company policies
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Supporting the implementation and consistent application of finance procedures and processes
• Assisting with compliance checks to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements
• Supporting internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and information
• Maintaining and updating finance‑related documentation, controls, and process records
• Liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve finance and compliance queries

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts‑based role
• Demonstrable numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of the importance of compliance, controls, and process adherence
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
• Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
• Communication and organisational skills
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essential

What’s on Offer:

• Clear opportunities for progression within the finance function
• Ongoing training and development to strengthen finance and compliance knowledge
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a broad range of transactional finance and compliance activities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e‑mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.