Trainee Accountant

VN169

Permanent

N/A

Cork

Ireland

Xeinadin Group was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, 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 is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people’s potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities.

The role of a Trainee 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.

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

Entry level role

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

Office Based

Competitive

Benefits

Pension: Employer contribution of 1.5%

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority as of January 2024

Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum from January 2024

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

From January 2024 - Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

PMI single or family

Critical Illness Cover

Cash plan

Cycle to work

Eye care

Dental

Salary Sacrifice

subject to exceptions and business needs