Assistant Accountant

Hitchenor Wakeford Limited; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Mansfield is seeking an Assistant Accountant. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £35,000, where you will manage accounts payable and receivable, prepare VAT returns, and support month-end close. Ideal candidates will have finance experience, strong IT skills, and a practical approach to tasks. This position allows for real ownership and impact within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience across finance processes, preferably in SME or manufacturing.
• Reliable, practical, and organised approach.
• Ability to complete tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable & receivable from start to finish.
• Run bank reconciliations and maintain the balance sheet.
• Prepare VAT returns and support month-end close.

Skills

Finance processes

Strong IT and Excel skills

Experience with Xero

Education

Part qualified or QBE accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Accountant — Mansfield – Hybrid, 4 days onsite

Salary: Up to £35,000

Are you a steady pair of hands with solid finance experience, looking for a broad role in a straightforward, growing manufacturing business? This could be just the move for you.

We’re looking for a Assistant Accountant who’s confident across end-to-end finance processes and happy rolling up their sleeves in a business where not two days are quite the same. You’ll have the chance to take real ownership, keep things running smoothly, and add value across the team.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing accounts payable & receivable from start to finish
• Running bank reconciliations and keeping the balance sheet in check
• Preparing VAT returns
• Supporting with month-end close (accruals, prepayments, margin analysis)
• Lending a hand with payroll
• Partnering with operations to support reporting and performance
• Pitching in with the odd ad hoc task to keep things moving

What we’re looking for

• Experience across finance processes (SME/manufacturing background a bonus)
• Part qualified or QBE accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• A reliable, practical, and organised approach, someone who can be trusted to get things done
• Strong IT and Excel skills (experience with Xero is a nice bonus)

Why this role?

• Up to £35,000 salary
• Hybrid working – 4 days onsite
• An abroad role with real responsibility, not just a small slice of the finance function
• The chance to make a visible impact in a supportive, no-nonsense environment

If you’re looking for a role where your experience is valued, your input makes a difference, and you can enjoy variety without the chaos apply today.