Vacancy Name
Accounts Assistant
Employment Type
Permanent
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 currently seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant to join our practice based in Honley on a full-time basis (working hours to be discussed).
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with solid practice experience who is looking for their next step within a supportive and growing team. The successful candidate will have experience preparing accounts and tax returns, managing client relationships, and working independently across a varied portfolio of clients.
Key Responsibilities
Preparation of accounts for limited companies and sole traders
Corporation Tax returns
Self-Assessment Tax Returns, Making Tax Digital submissions and management reports (experience would be advantageous)
Preparation and submission of VAT returns
Bank reconciliations
Reconciling balance sheet items
Bookkeeping duties
Liaising with clients on a regular basis
Key Requirements
AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, or qualified by experience
3+ years’ experience within an accountancy practice environment
Experience managing accounts preparation from start to finish
Experience dealing directly with clients and managing deadlines
Additional Requirements
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with cloud-based accounting software, particularly Xero (preferred but not essential)
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