Trainee Accountant

Company Description Xeinadin Group was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people’s potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities.

Description

Description The role of a Junior is to provide support to the wider team by completing routine tasks. They will provide support to clients, as well as with other team members, ensure that all work is completed to a high standard whilst also promoting the Xeinadin vision and values. The Junior will provide support on a wide range of accounting services, including audit engagements, tax returns and management accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Assisting more senior colleagues in liaising with clients to gather information and communicate with clients on routine matters, such as:
Providing assistance on audit engagements
Preparing sole trader, partnership and Ltd company accounts
Preparing corporation tax returns
Preparing VAT returns
Preparing management accounts
Attending client premises
Communicate and liaise verbally and in writing with external clients, always aiming to deliver customer service excellence.
Ensure that all work is completed to a high standard in terms of timeliness and technical competence.
Participate in teamwork and activities enhancing standards for the business and client.
Represent the firm internally and externally a professional manner through appearance, conduct and attitude.
Deliver the Xeinadin vision and values

Key Requirements

Key Requirements Entry level role Working towards AAT/ACA/ACCA or IATI desirable

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements Comfort and liking of numbers Attention to detail Process driven Strong interpersonal and communication skills Dependable and reliable team player Professional manner and appearance at all times Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision Confidentiality Strong computer/ Microsoft Office Skills

Model

Model Hybrid

Salary Competitive

Benefits

Pension: Employer contribution of 3% going up to 3.5 % from January 2024 with an employee contribution of 5%
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority as of January 2024
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum from January 2024
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary from January 2024
• Additional inssurances for senior levels from January 2024
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

From January 2024 - Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• Salary Sacrifice
*subject to exceptions and business needs