Accounting Apprentice- Southend-on-Sea

Xeinadin Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

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Vacancy Name: Accounting Apprentice - Southend-on-Sea

Vacancy No: VN795

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: United Kingdom

Company Description: Xeinadin 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: Are you ready to kickstart your career in accountancy? Join us as an Accounting Apprentice in Xeinadin Southend-On-Sea. In this role, you will embark on a journey of learning and development, gaining hands-on experience while working alongside seasoned professionals.

As an accounting apprentice you will provide support on a wide range of accounting services, including tax returns and management accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Preparing sole trader, partnership, and Ltd company accounts
2. Preparing corporation tax returns
3. Preparing management accounts
4. Delivering the Xeinadin vision and value
5. Representing the firm internally and externally in a professional manner through appearance, conduct and attitude.
6. Ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard in terms of timeliness and technical competence.
7. Collaborating with team members on larger audit assignments and gaining exposure to tax computations.

Key Requirements:

1. Working towards AAT/ACCA desirable
2. A strong desire to pursue further qualifications and become a qualified Accountant.

Additional Requirements:

1. Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
2. Attention to detail and the ability to work methodically.
3. Proficiency in Excel and basic IT software packages.

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