Accounting Semi Senior

Xeinadin; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank &holidA

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Xeinadin in Preston is seeking an Audit Semi Senior to support planning and delivery of audit assignments, ensuring work meets high technical standards and regulatory requirements. You will build strong client relationships and help manage deadlines and budgets. You will perform fieldwork, prepare working papers, and mentor junior staff, while pursuing CPD to enhance audit expertise in a busy, office-based environment.

Qualifications

• AAT/AACA/ACCA partial qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in external audit within an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of UK auditing standards and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, performing and completing audit assignments.
• Prepare high-quality audit working papers and documentation.
• Communicate with clients to obtain evidence and resolve queries.
• Deliver assignments within budgets and deadlines.
• Maintain compliance with standards and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Job description

Vacancy Name

Accounting Semi Senior

Vacancy No

VN2373

Employment Type

Permanent

Duration

N/A

Location City

preston

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

As an Audit Semi Senior, you will support the delivery of audit assignments from planning through to completion, ensuring work is completed to a high technical and professional standard in accordance with auditing and regulatory requirements. You will build strong client relationships, communicate effectively throughout engagements, and deliver excellent client service. The role includes performing audit fieldwork, preparing audit working papers, meeting agreed deadlines and budgets, supporting and mentoring junior team members, identifying opportunities to improve audit processes, maintaining professional standards, and undertaking continuous professional development to enhance your technical knowledge and audit expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, performing and completing audit assignments in accordance with auditing standards and firm methodologies.
• Prepare high-quality audit working papers and supporting documentation.
• Communicate professionally with clients to obtain audit evidence and resolve queries.
• Deliver audit assignments within agreed budgets and deadlines.
• Maintain compliance with technical, regulatory and quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit processes and client service.

Key Requirements

• AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in external audit within an accountancy practice.
• Good understanding of UK auditing standards and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and audit software.
• Committed to continuous professional development and maintaining high professional standards.

Model

Office Based

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

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:

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