Qualified Accountant

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 is to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships, and this 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, comprising nearly 3,500 colleagues, operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

Our Kilkenny office is expanding. We are looking for an Accountant to join our SME Accounting team and work alongside a successful group of professionals, providing best-in-class accountancy services to our diverse SME client base in the South-East.

This is a key role, assuming responsibility for a strategic portfolio and working closely with our Partners in driving the next stage of Xeinadin's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for companies (non-audit), sole traders, and partnerships to Partner review stage, ensuring all regulatory and compliance standards are met.
• Prepare and file Corporation Tax and Income Tax returns.
• Prepare, review, and submit VAT, RCT, and PAYE returns.
• Manage the preparation and filing of CRO documentation.
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to their professional development.
• Build strong relationships with clients through clear communication and a proactive, solution-focused approach.

Key Requirements

• 3–5 years of general accounting practice experience.
• ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified.

Additional Requirements

• Passionate about working in the SME sector, with a desire to develop a career in an expanding professional services firm.

Model

• Office Based

Salary

• Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave, reaching a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance of 4x 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

Employees can opt in to various insurance and benefit options (depending on seniority and self-funded at corporate rates), including:

• PMI (single or family)
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care
• Dental Cover

*Subject to exceptions and business needs.