Trainee 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 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 while supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3,000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

Xeinadin is a leading firm of chartered accountants with offices across Ireland. Our Ireland South hub provides a full range of accountancy, audit, and taxation services to a diverse portfolio of individual and corporate clients.

Working at Xeinadin offers our people the opportunity to build a career in one of the fastest growing professional services firms in Ireland. Our people are our most valuable resource, and we invest in nurturing the talent and energy of our trainees. We have created a challenging and supportive professional environment, enabling trainees to reach their full potential.

We are currently recruiting Trainee Accountants to join our Galway City team, with great opportunities for progression.

Successful candidates will gain experience across all departments and receive exceptional training and support. They will engage with clients from early stages and benefit from an exceptional study leave and remuneration package.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements
• Participating in the performance of audits
• Compiling management accounts, management reporting, and bookkeeping
• Preparing corporation tax, VAT, RCT, and income tax returns
• Preparing and processing payroll
• Liaising with banks, legal firms, Revenue, and other professional advisers
• Managing client company secretarial requirements
• Working under the supervision of senior staff members and providing support
• Preparing VAT returns
• Preparing management accounts
• Attending client premises
• Communicating and liaising verbally and in writing with external clients, ensuring customer service excellence
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard in terms of timeliness and technical competence
• Participating in teamwork and activities that enhance standards for the business and clients
• Representing the firm internally and externally in a professional manner through appearance, conduct, and attitude
• Delivering the Xeinadin vision and values

Key Requirements

• Expectation to achieve at least a 2.1 in an accountancy or business-related degree
• At least 420+ points at Leaving Certificate level (or equivalent)

Additional Requirements

• Motivated and able to work both as part of a team and independently
• Strong communication and English language skills
• Enthusiastic about developing a career in accountancy
• Committed to continually improving skills and knowledge

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 additional days of annual leave (up to 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 option to opt in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates), including:

*Subject to exceptions and business needs