Accounts and Office Manager

Hiring People; Thurcaston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in the UK is looking for an Accounts and Office Manager to oversee financial records and office administration. The role requires expertise in Xero and a degree in Accounting or Finance. The candidate should be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills. There is potential for career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment, along with flexible working options.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Flexible working

Long Service Awards

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Strong experience in bookkeeping or similar accounting role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records using Xero.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Manage incoming calls and correspondence.
• Assist with preparation of payroll.

Skills

Xero proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Time management skills

Education

BSc in Accounting/Finance or AAT/ACCA qualified

Job description

Overview

Join a young but ambitious consultancy offering a great opportunity to develop and make the role your own. We work hard, have fun and pride ourselves on our collaboration and shared purpose. We are resilient, honest, and solution-oriented, achieving meaningful results through collaboration, innovation and integrity in every project, for the people they affect and the places they create.

What's in it for you?

• An attractive remuneration package dependant on experience.
• Flexible working.
• Long Service Awards.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Great social environment with quarterly office meetings & socials.
• Place of work will be in person but flexibility agreeable.
• Free Parking.

About you

You'll want to make a difference through your work and want to play your part in building a better future - for yourself and for society more broadly.

• Team spirit plays a huge part in how we operate, both within SGS Hub and with our clients. We're looking for people who, just like us, love to win, and genuinely want to work together and build a culture of teamwork and camaraderie.
• You'll want to grow with us. At SGS Hub, you get out what you put in. We'll always do our best to help you succeed in your own career and empower you to progress.
• You'll need to genuinely care - about your colleagues, about SGS Hub, our clients, the work we do and the impact it has.
• You'll want to help us create a great place to work where we can thrive as a business and as individuals, doing work that we love, that has impact and that we can be proud of.
• You'll enjoy working in a high-energy, hard-working and fun environment - we enjoy ourselves and our work and bring fresh energy to every project. We all have a part to play in making this happen.

The Detail

We are seeking a driven and approachable Accounts and Office Manager to join our team. We specialise in providing bespoke services to assist our clients with their work winning successes and lead early contractor involvement projects, building and maintaining strong relationships and acting as a trusted partner. We are looking for a dedicated and meticulous Accounts and Office Manager who can work independently and as part of the team to drive an accurate and timely accounting function and able to run the office function and provide project support. We are seeking applications from candidates who have strong experience as a bookkeeper or similar accounting role, with proficiency of the accounting software Xero and a relevant qualification in Accounting or Finance is desirable.

The Role

As Accounts and Office Manager you will take overall responsibility for the accounting function, a range of administrative duties for both the running of the business along with some project specific involvement. We are looking for a candidate with aspirations to assist in the growth of the business also with the growth of their own position and prosperity within the business. There is opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career prospects. The role will be based at our office in Cossington Leicestershire, with flexible working options.

Responsibilities and Duties

Some of the Accounts and Office Managers responsibilities will be but not limited to:

Accounting Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update financial records daily using Xero (Purchase ledger & sales ledger)
• Reconciling bank statements, ledgers and managing cash flow effectively.
• Reconciling petty cash.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
• Monitor employee timesheets.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and report.
• Assist with preparation of payroll.
• Preparation of clients quotes and invoices.
• Chasing payment of invoices and processing remittances.
• Business plan forecasting through Xero.

General Business:

• Collaborate with team members to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage incoming calls, emails and correspondences.
• Inventory control of office consumables.
• Filing both hard copies & digital.
• Welcoming guests and serving meetings.
• Basic HR duties including holiday chart maintenance, contracts, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Safety.
• Continuous development of office templates and guides.
• Manage office contracts, insurances and renewals.
• ISO 9001 and 14001 document maintenance
• Managing accreditation e.g Constructionline

Project Support:

• Support preparing quotes.
• General project admin and support.
• Timesheet management through ProjectWorks.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• A BSc in Accounting/ Finance or AAT qualified or ACCA qualified.
• Proficiency in accounting software, Xero (Essential).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package (Essential).
• Excellent organisational skills, managerial/communication skills and time management skills.
• High levels of attention to detail, commitment to quality and problem-solving abilities.
• Driving licence and own car, willingness to travel across the UK as required.

Full-time role but are open to discussion on working hours for the right candidate.

SGS Hub is a collaborative, client-centred pre contract consultancy with a personable approach, adapting to client needs with expertise and reliability.Our internal culture prides itself on open communication, teamwork, and a focus on continuous learning.We're known for our flexibility and accountability when it comes to project execution and delivering results.

If you possess a drive for accuracy, strong analytical skills, the ability to communicative effectively with a range of professionals and you are looking for an opportunity to enhance your career prospects within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team we would like to hear from you.