Vacancy Name

Accounts Semi-Senior - Folkestone




Vacancy No

VN2448




Employment Type

Permanent




Duration

N/A




Location City

Folkestone




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 the VAT and bookkeeping for clients as well as preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies from the clients' accounting records. 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

• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns.

• Bookkeeping and preparing financial accounts for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.

• Preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

• Assistance in the preparation of corporation and personal tax returns.

• 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.




Key Requirements

• Part AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified, or equivalent (or actively working towards qualification).

• Good knowledge of book-keeping, VAT accounts preparation.

• At least 2-3 years practice experience.




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.




Model

Office Based




Salary

Competitive




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