Semi-Senior Accountant- Folkestone

Vacancy Name
Semi-Senior Accountant- Folkestone

Vacancy No
VN1620

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Folkestone

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 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description
As an Accounts Semi-Senior, you will support the accounts team in preparing financial statements, tax returns, and management accounts for a portfolio of clients.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth within a dynamic and supportive environment, allowing you to develop your skills and progress in the field of accountancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Xeinadin to clients, ensuring day-to-day tasks are completed with a focus on excellence, innovation, and future-oriented solutions.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, providing them with professional advice and maintaining high standards of customer service.
• Ensure that all accounts work is completed to the highest standard, meeting deadlines and adhering to technical and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with senior team members to ensure client deliverables are met within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Contribute to team activities and improvements in workflows to enhance business and client service standards.
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development to maintain and update technical knowledge and comply with CPD requirements.
• Preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Assisting with the preparation of corporation tax and VAT returns.
• Prepare financial accounts for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
• Handle personal and corporation tax computations as part of the account's preparation process.
• Assist in planning and executing audit engagements, including fieldwork and supporting senior team members in managing audits from start to finish.
• Support junior team members, offering guidance and training to help them develop their skills and progress in their roles.

Key Requirements

• Part AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified, or equivalent (or actively working towards qualification).
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice.

Additional Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to understand client needs and deliver professional, high-quality service.
• A dependable, self-motivated team player, able to manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates high levels of confidentiality and adheres to professional ethical standards.

Model
Hybrid

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