Bookkeeper

Xeinadin; Honley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holid a

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7

Corporate Discounts Platform

Job summary

Xeinadin in Honley, United Kingdom, is seeking a Semi Senior Accountant on a permanent, office-based role. The position requires experience in accounts and tax work, plus good client communication. Training will be provided for areas like Self‑Assessment and MTD for VAT.

Join a growing practice with opportunities for career development and exposure to a range of client services. The role is based in Honley with standard hours and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or currently working towards AAT.
• 2–3 years’ experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience with Excel and cloud-based accounting software (Xero preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for limited companies and sole traders.
• Prepare Corporation Tax and Self‑Assessment returns (training provided).
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and perform bank reconciliations.
• Produce management reports and liaise with clients regularly.

Skills

Client communication

Education

AAT qualification or working towards AAT

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vacancy Name Accountants Assistant

Vacancy No VN2287

Employment Type Permanent

Duration 34 Hours a week

Location City Honley

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 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description We are currently seeking an Semi Senior Accountant to join our practice based in Honley on a full‑time basis (working hours to be discussed). This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with practice experience to join a supportive and growing team. The successful candidate will have experience preparing accounts and tax returns, along with strong client communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts for:
• Limited companies
• Sole traders
• Corporation Tax returns
• Self‑Assessment Tax returns (not essential – training will be provided)
• Making tax digital for self‑employed (Not essential – training will be provided)
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Bank reconciliations
• Reconciling balance sheet items
• Bookkeeping duties
• Producing management reports (Not essential – training will be provided)
• Liaising with clients on a regular basis

Key Requirements

• AAT qualified or currently working towards AAT
• A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience within an accountancy practice

Additional Requirements

• Experience using Microsoft Excel
• Experience with cloud‑based accounting software, particularly Xero (preferred but not essential – training will be provided)

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

• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• subject to exceptions and business needs