Vacancy Name
Accounts Assistant

Vacancy No
VN2392

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Bolton

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
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accountant looking to develop their technical skills and progress their career within a professional accountancy practice.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to develop your knowledge across accounts preparation, taxation and client services, while taking increasing responsibility for your own workload and client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and statutory accounts for a portfolio of limited company clients, ensuring work is accurate, timely and completed in accordance with relevant standards and statutory deadlines
• Plan and prioritise your own workload to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and excellent service is provided to clients
• Assist with the preparation of corporation tax computations and returns, developing your knowledge of relevant tax requirements
• Regularly report to the Client Manager on workload and job progress
Liaise with clients regarding the preparation of their accounts and respond to relevant queries
• Provide recommendations and highlights to the Client Manager regarding client accounts
• Develop and share your technical knowledge within the team and contribute to a supportive working environment
• Identify opportunities to provide additional value to clients
• Maintain the highest standards of quality and client service

Key Requirements
• Currently studying towards ACCA, ideally at the early stages of your qualification, or AAT qualified/part-qualified with a strong interest in progressing towards ACCA
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice/general practice is essential
• Some practical experience of accounts preparation and taxation

Additional Requirements
• A genuine commitment to developing your technical knowledge and progressing your accountancy career
• A can-do attitude with strong communication, organisation and prioritisation skills
• A passion for providing excellent customer service
• Hands-on experience using cloud accounting software, particularly Xero, is highly desirable
• Knowledge of accounting support software such as Dext and CCH would be advantageous
• Willingness to learn, develop and work collaboratively as part of a team

Model
Hybrid

Salary
Competitive

Benefits
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