Vacancy Name
Semi-Senior Accounts (Southend on Sea)
Employment Type
Permanent
Location City
Southend-On-Sea
Location Country
United Kingdom
Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading 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's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.
Description
As an Accounts Semi-Senior, you will support the accounts team in preparing financial statements, tax returns, and management accounts for a portfolio of clients.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth within a dynamic and supportive environment, allowing you to develop your skills and progress in the field of accountancy.
Key Responsibilities
Represent Xeinadin to clients, ensuring day-to-day tasks are completed with a focus on excellence, innovation, and future-oriented solutions.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, providing them with professional advice and maintaining high standards of customer service.
Ensure that all accounts work is completed to the highest standard, meeting deadlines and adhering to technical and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with senior team members to ensure client deliverables are met within agreed timelines and budgets.
Contribute to team activities and improvements in workflows to enhance business and client service standards.
Participate in continuous learning and professional development to maintain and update technical knowledge and comply with CPD requirements.
Preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
Assisting with the preparation of corporation tax and VAT returns, CIS and some payroll tasks
Bookkeeping and preparing financial accounts for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
Handle personal and corporation tax computations as part of the account’s preparation process.
Key Requirements
Part AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified, or equivalent (or actively working towards qualification)
Good knowledge of book-keeping, VAT accounts preparation
Use of both bookkeeping software, QuickBooks, Xero, Dext and accounting software, Tax Calc and CCH if possible
Additional Requirements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to understand client needs and deliver professional, high-quality service.
A dependable, self-motivated team player, able to manage tasks with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates high levels of confidentiality and adheres to professional ethical standards.
Benefits
Benefits
Company Pension Scheme
25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
Business closure over Christmas*
Life Assurance x4 annual salary
Enhanced family leave policies
Enhanced Company Sick Pay
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
Corporate Discounts Platform
Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
Critical Illness Cover
Cash plan
Cycle to work
Eye care
Dental
subject to exceptions and business needs