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 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential. Description The role of a Junior is to provide support to the wider team by completing routine tasks. They will provide support to clients, as well as with other team members, ensure that all work is completed to a high standard whilst also promoting the Xeinadin vision and values. The Junior will provide support on a wide range of accounting services, including audit engagements, tax returns and management accounts. Key Responsibilities Assisting more senior colleagues in liaising with clients to gather information and communicate with clients on routine matters, such as: Providing assistance on audit engagements Preparing sole trader, partnership and Ltd company accounts Preparing corporation tax returns Preparing VAT returns Preparing management accounts Attending client premises Communicate and liaise verbally and in writing with external clients, always aiming to deliver customer service excellence. Ensure that all work is completed to a high standard in terms of timeliness and technical competence. Participate in teamwork and activities enhancing standards for the business and client. Represent the firm internally and externally a professional manner through appearance, conduct and attitude. Deliver the Xeinadin vision and values Key Requirements Entry level role Working towards AAT/ACA/ACCA or IATI desirable Expectation to achieve at least a 2.1 in accountancy or business-related degree Minimum of 420 points at Leaving cert level Additional Requirements Comfort and liking of numbers Attention to detail Process driven Strong interpersonal and communication skills Dependable and reliable team player Professional manner and appearance at all times Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision Confidentiality Strong computer/ Microsoft Office Skills 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: • PMI single or family • Critical Illness Cover • Cash plan • Cycle to work • Eye care • Dental *subject to exceptions and business needs