Graduate Trainee - A&A

Xeinadin Graduate Trainee Accountant role gaining practical experience in accounts preparation, auditing, tax computations and VAT returns while studying towards a professional accountancy qualification.

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 a Graduate Trainee Accountant, you will work as part of a team on accounts and audit assignments both within the office and at client premises. With full study support towards gaining a globally recognised accountancy qualification, you will receive on-the-job training and practical experience to propel your career forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts working paper file from client’s records, producing Limited company statutory accounts and income and expenditure accounts for self-assessment tax returns.
• Work as a member of a team on audit assignments, completing testing as directed by the audit senior.
• Tax computations and VAT returns preparation.
• Communication with clients to obtain records, raise queries or request additional information on accounts preparation assignments.
• Report list of points arising for discussion with manager.
• Agreeing budgets prior to commencing work and completing timesheets to report time spent.
• Studying towards a professional qualification (e.g. ACA or ACCA).

Key Requirements

• 3 x A-levels at grades A-C.
• 2:1 at degree level.
• Strong mathematical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Additional Requirements

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A strong team ethic and commitment to outstanding client service.
• Good organisation and time management skills.

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