Accounts Assistant – 3 Month FTC

Express Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a temporary contract to prepare year-end accounts and support the finance function for a property management company. The role requires excellent attention to detail, prior experience in account preparation, and effective communication skills, particularly with HMRC and external accountants. This position is based in Mansfield and offers a full-time work schedule.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and motivated with experience in finance.
• Able to work under deadlines and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalise year-end accounts for residential developments.
• Ensure timely completion of financial accounts.
• Liaise with internal departments and external accountants.
• Respond to correspondence from HMRC and file statutory accounts.

Skills

Previous experience preparing year-end accounts

Experience liaising with HMRC

Familiarity with fast-paced environments

Experience with accounting software

Background in collaborating with teams

Tools

Accounting software

Time-logging tools

Job description

Express Recruitment are proud to be supporting a successful and fast-growing property management company based in Nottingham, who are looking to expand their year-end finance function.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and professional team on a 6-month full-time temporary contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a business that delivers exceptional service and values long-term client relationships. You’ll play a vital role in preparing year-end financial accounts for residential developments and supporting internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and finalising year-end accounts, including balance sheets and income & expenditure reports
• Ensuring year-end accounts are completed accurately and within a six-month post-year-end deadline
• Logging time spent on each set of accounts and additional finance-related tasks
• Liaising with Area Managers, internal departments, and external accountants to resolve account queries
• Responding to correspondence from HMRC and filing statutory accounts with Companies House

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience preparing year-end accounts, ideally within property or service-based sectors
• Experience liaising with HMRC and Companies House
• Familiarity working within fast-paced or deadline-driven environments
• Experience using accounting software and time-logging tools
• A background in collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g. area managers, finance, external accountants)

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations.

Vacancy Summary

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Permanent

Please note: This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.

We are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

For further information, or to apply, please contact Express Recruitment on 0115 924 0010 or visit our website.