Vacancy Name
Trainee Accountant- Cambridge
Employment Type
Apprentice
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
We are looking for a college leaver to begin their Accountancy career as an Accounts Trainee, you’ll gain experience across our Accounts, Tax and Business Services, building a broad skill set in a supportive, fast-paced environment. You’ll work with a varied client base including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, high earners, and property investors. This is a varied role involving multiple assignments and regular client interaction, including handling queries, gathering information, and supporting clients with accounting software. You’ll build strong technical knowledge alongside practical experience, with opportunities to broaden your experience as your career progresses.
Key Responsibilities
An entry-level role, you will support senior team members to provide services to clients.
Maintain accurate bookkeeping records using cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero).
Assist in preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
Assist with the preparation of personal and corporation tax returns.
Assist with tax compliance tasks, including gathering relevant data for tax returns, reviewing financial information, and ensuring that all documents are completed accurately and on time.
Develop the ability to handle client queries and offer clear, concise responses.
Build rapport with clients and support the development of long-term relationships.
Collaborate with colleagues to gather the necessary data for tax filings and client work.
Attend training sessions, both internal and external, to further your knowledge of tax and accounting practices.
Actively apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings and contribute to the team’s success.
Contribute to the firm’s business growth by delivering excellent client service and supporting the firm's values.
Actively participate in team activities, supporting colleagues and fostering a collaborative environment.
Key Requirements
Strong academic background, including a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 6 in GCSE English.
Willingness to learn and commit to professional development, including studying towards AAT and potentially further qualifications (e.g. ACCA/ACA, ATT/CTA).
Positive, proactive attitude with a high level of motivation and energy.
Professional and mature approach when dealing with clients and colleagues.
Additional Requirements
Attention to detail and accuracy in handling numbers and financial data.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Strong desire to learn and develop professionally in tax and accounting.
Ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong team player, dependable, and proactive.
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