Vacancy Name
Accounts and Audit Trainee - Watford
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
As an Accounts and Audit Trainee, you will be an integral part of our team, assisting with accounts and audit assignments for a diverse client portfolio. Your role will involve you in the preparation of management accounts, VAT and “making tax digital” reporting and year end financial statements. Audit specific responsibilities with provide you with hands-on experience in audit testing, fieldwork, and financial reporting, working closely with experienced team members to develop your technical skills and understanding of audit methodology in line with UK accounting and auditing standards. You will provide support to clients, as well as other team members, ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard whilst also promoting the Xeinadin vision and values.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with audit fieldwork, including transaction testing, balance sheet testing, and verifying transactions through primary records.
Support senior team members in preparing sole trader, partnership, and limited company accounts.
Contribute to the preparation of corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and management accounts.
Attend client premises when required to gather necessary information or perform site-specific tasks.
Liaise with clients to collect relevant information for accounting and audit work.
Communicate with clients in a professional manner, delivering excellent customer service.
Ensure all work is completed accurately, on time, and meets the firm's technical standards.
Represent the firm in a professional manner through conduct, appearance, and attitude, both internally and externally.
Work with accounting and tax specific software and also Microsoft Office applications.
Contribute to a team environment that fosters collaboration and supports each other in achieving client and business goals.
Participate in team activities that improve business and client service standards.
Uphold and promote Xeinadin’s mission, values, and strategic goals in all aspects of work.
Ensure that all assigned tasks contribute to the firm’s growth and service excellence.
Key Requirements
Entry level role suitable for a recent graduate and school leavers.
Proficient user of IT.
Confident driver with a UK driving licence.
Working towards AAT/ ACA/ ACCA desirable.
Additional Requirements
Attention to detail and accuracy in handling numbers and financial data.
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.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
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