Accounts Senior - Preston

About Xeinadin

Founded in 2019, Xeinadin is a collaborative network of leading business advisory and accountancy firms from across the UK and Ireland. The group aims to revolutionize accountancy by delivering trusted, locally-rooted advice to SMEs through forward-thinking partnerships. With over 3000 employees working together across regional offices, Xeinadin promotes collective expertise to unlock potential and foster career development in specialized accounting fields.

Position Overview

We are seeking a driven and skilled Accounts Senior to join our Preston office. This pivotal role involves managing daily client accounting activities, ensuring quality and compliance in our services, and mentoring junior staff. The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting duties for clients, guaranteeing accuracy and punctual delivery.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members, addressing their questions and helping improve their work quality.
• Deliver accounting services in strict adherence to all relevant legal and statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely collection and review of all necessary client documents.
• Maintain robust client communications by promptly and professionally responding to inquiries.
• Accurately record billable hours to support comprehensive billing recovery.
• Prepare documentation related to accounts, tax, VAT, and PAYE for submissions to HMRC within prescribed deadlines.
• Efficiently manage workload to meet deadlines and ensure deliverables are ready for review.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant or actively pursuing certification.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong interpersonal aptitude.
• Reliable and team-oriented work approach.
• Excellent organizational skills with effective time management.
• Proficiency with cloud accounting software, particularly Xero and similar platforms.

Additional Attributes

• Customer-centric attitude dedicated to high service standards.

Work Arrangement

This role is based onsite at the Preston office.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary package.

• Participation in company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with increased leave available at higher seniority levels.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional leave days annually (capped at 30 days).
• Business closure over Christmas period.
• Life assurance coverage at four times annual salary.
• Enhanced policies for family leave and company sick pay.
• 24/7 confidential employee assistance program.
• Access to corporate discount programs.
• Flexible benefits platform offering optional insurances (dependent on seniority and self-funded), including private medical insurance, critical illness cover, cash plans, cycle to work scheme, eye care, and dental benefits subject to business needs.