Graduate Trainee

Company Description
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.
Description
Description
You will be working as part of a team on accounts and audit assignments both within the office and at client’s premises.In addition to on job training and practical experience, you will receive full study support to gain a globally recognised qualification with the ICAEW. We will ensure you have the right experience, personal development and training to make your career stimulating and rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Preparation of accounts working paper file from client’s records, producing Limited company statutory accounts and income and expenditure accounts for self-assessment tax returns.• Preparation of tax computations.• Preparation of VAT returns including bookkeeping for clients on a quarterly basis.• Communication with clients to obtain records, raise queries or request additional information on accounts preparation assignments.• Report list of points arising for discussion with manager.• Work as a member of a team on audit assignments completing testing as directed by the audit senior.• Agreeing budgets prior to commencing work and completing timesheets to report time spent.• Attending weekly team briefing meeting to report on completion status of work to date and plan for future assignments.
Key Requirements
Key Requirements
• 3 x A level at A-C grade• 2:1 at degree level• You should also be able to demonstrate strong maths knowledge and experience of using Microsoft office including Excel
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
• Good communication skills – communicating with clients by email, letter and telephone. Verbal communication with team members• Strong team ethic• Ability to deliver outstanding levels of client service• Good organisation and time management skills – weekly completion of timesheets, may need to manage multiple assignments at same time ensuring deadlines are met• Professional manner both in the office and at client’s premises
Model
Model
Hybrid
Salary
Competitive
BenefitsPension: Employer contribution of 3% going up to 3.5 % from January 2024 with an employee contribution of 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 from January 2024• Additional inssurances for senior levels from January 2024• Enhanced family leave policies• Enhanced Company Sick Pay• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential• Corporate Discounts PlatformFrom 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
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