Assistant Accountant

CV Screen; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FMCG business is seeking an Assistant Accountant based near Mansfield. This role offers a salary of up to £35,000 plus a bonus and benefits, with hybrid working options. Responsibilities include managing finance processes, payroll, VAT returns, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified or fully qualified in accounting and proficient in Excel, with Xero experience being a plus.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus (up to 15%)

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension, life insurance, and optional private healthcare

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

End-to-end finance processes

Excel proficiency

Xero experience

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Accountant – Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (Hybrid – 4 days in the office, 1 day from home)
Salary: to £35,000 + Bonus + Benefits

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