We’re currently looking for organised and proactive individuals to join our business administration team, support the smooth running of the practice and play an important role in delivering an excellent experience for our clients and colleagues.

The company

Preston based MJH Accountants are a rapidly expanding firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers. MJH Accountants provide bespoke Accountancy and Taxation services to individuals, sole traders, partnerships, Limited Companies and Charities, locally, nationally and internationally!

At MJH Accountants we pride ourselves on our expertise, professionalism, adaptability and dynamism. Our Managing Director, Mark Hall, is now looking for the right people to complement and enhance our existing team.

The opportunity

We will offer you on-the-job training and an opportunity to develop and hone your skills, helping you to progress in your future career.

Practice Administrator

The role

If you are an experienced administrator or receptionist looking for your next challenge within a professional and growing accountancy practice, we would love to hear from you.

You will be at the heart of the business, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice while delivering an excellent level of service to our clients.

Vacancy

Role: Practice Administrator
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + birthday
Salary: From £25k per annum plus bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package
Benefits: 5% employer pension, health cash plan and wellbeing portal, death in service life cover at five times salary, extensive CPD and study support, independent financial support, quarterly team-building events, salary sacrifice scheme, new client referral scheme, recruitment incentive scheme and rolling TOIL scheme
Location: MJH Offices and at clients’ premises when required

Job Description

• Meet and greet clients and visitors and handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls, emails and postal mail
• Help ensure the office building remains clean and tidy and manage stationery, kitchen and bathroom stocks
• Onboard and offboard clients and set up client files, fee agreements, direct debits, identification documents and HMRC authorisations
• Assist with client bookkeeping tasks, including recording income and expenses, uploading invoices and receipts and matching bank transactions
• Assist with the firm’s social media and marketing activity, attend events and support the organisation of MJH events
• Complete other routine office administration, correspondence and duties

Job Specification

DESIRABLE

• 2 A Levels at Grades A* to C, or equivalent
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice or professional services environment

ESSENTIAL

• 5 GCSEs at Grades 4 to 9, or equivalent, including Grade 5 or above in Maths and English
• Previous experience in an administrative, receptionist or office support role
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute effectively as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
• A positive attitude, adaptability and commitment to delivering excellent client service

Business Administration Apprentice

The role

If you are looking for a two-year Business Administration apprenticeship, with the possibility of progressing onto a higher-level apprenticeship, and would like to work for an ambitious and growing company, then continue reading.

Vacancy

Role: Business Administration Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + birthday
Salary: From £15k per annum with six-monthly salary reviews, plus a bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits package
Benefits: 5% employer pension, health cash plan and wellbeing portal, death in service life cover at five times salary, extensive CPD and study support, independent financial support, quarterly team-building events, salary sacrifice scheme, new client referral scheme, recruitment incentive scheme and rolling TOIL scheme
Location: MJH Offices and at clients’ premises when required

Job Description

• Meet and greet clients and visitors and handle incoming and outgoing telephone calls, emails and postal mail
• Help ensure the office building remains clean and tidy and manage stationery, kitchen and bathroom stocks
• Onboard and offboard clients and set up client files, fee agreements, direct debits, identification documents and HMRC authorisations
• Assist with client bookkeeping tasks, including recording income and expenses, uploading invoices and receipts and matching bank transactions
• Assist with the firm’s social media and marketing activity, attend events and support the organisation of MJH events
• Complete other routine office administration, correspondence and duties

Job Specification

DESIRABLE

• 2 A Levels at Grades A* to C, or equivalent

ESSENTIAL

• 5 GCSEs at Grades 4 to 9, or equivalent, including Grade 5 or above in Maths and English
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• The ability to work with minimal supervision and use your own initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Enthusiasm and adaptability

What next?

To take this exciting step forward in your career, please forward your current CV with a covering letter for the attention of Mark James Hall by email to careers@mjhaccountants.co.uk.