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 whilst 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 the opportunity to build a career with 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 for our 2026 cohort to join our Clonakilty team, offering excellent opportunities for progression, skills development, and professional growth.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Compile management accounts and other management reporting and bookkeeping.
• Prepare and process payroll.
• Liaise with banks, legal firms, Revenue, and other professional advisers.
• Work under the supervision of senior staff members and provide support.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Prepare management accounts.
• Attend client premises.
• Communicate and liaise verbally and in writing with external clients, always aiming to deliver customer service excellence.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard in terms of timeliness and technical competence.
• Participate in teamwork and activities that enhance business and client service standards.
• Represent the firm internally and externally in a professional manner through appearance, conduct, and attitude.
• Deliver the Xeinadin vision and values.

Key Requirements

• Expect to achieve at least a 2.1 in Accountancy or a business-related degree.
• Have obtained 420+ points at Leaving Certificate level (or equivalent).

Additional Requirements

• Be motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Possess strong communication and English language skills.
• Be enthusiastic about developing a career in accountancy.
• Continually strive to improve skills and knowledge.

Model

• Office Based

Salary

• Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave days based on 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 (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 (level of seniority dependent and self-funded at corporate rates)

• Critical Illness Cover.
• Cash Plan.
• Cycle to Work.
• Eye Care.
• Dental.