Job Description

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated individual to help shape our company administration and in-house accounting capabilities. The successful candidate will work closely with our appointed accountancy firm, who will maintain control of all high-level accounting activity. In addition, the candidate will also manage a number of key accounts within MGI and our sister companies (all operating within the property sector and based in the same office complex). We are keen to develop the successful candidate in the long term and there is the potential for further growth and opportunities across the group.

We value integrity and hard work but maintain a fun and vibrant working environment and the successful applicant will be instrumental in enhancing this. There is scope to get involved with and support other activities such as marketing and client development, therefore a flexible and open-minded attitude would be a positive.

Responsibilities

• Submit VAT returns
• Submit CIS returns
• Assist in producing management accounts
• Debtor and creditor control
• Creating invoices
• Establish and manage both company and client budgets
• Setting up accounts with new suppliers
• Process weekly and monthly payments
• Support clients with any queries
• Work with our tax advisers and accountants
• First point of contact when dealing with key accounts
• Manage relationships with a number of key accounts
• Checking in with key accounts when arranging works
• Interact and coordinate with the sales team and other staff members in other departments working on the same account

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experienced in XERO (essential). Experienced to Trial Balance level and submitting monthly VAT returns (essential). Confident in submitting CIS returns (essential). Confident in helping to produce Management Accounts (essential). Construction Industry Experience (preferred). Experience with payroll (preferred). Competent in all standard Microsoft office packages. High level of trustworthiness. Willingness to learn and develop skills. Leadership & organization. Social media experience would be a benefit.