Accounts Semi-Senior - London West End

Xeinadin Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bankholidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7

Corporate Discounts Platform

Job summary

Xeinadin Group is seeking an Accounts Semi-Senior to join our London West End team. You will support the accounts department in preparing financial statements, tax returns, and management accounts for a portfolio of clients.

The role requires strong client communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a hybrid work setting. With ACCA or equivalent and at least 2 years' experience in accounts and VAT, you will work with Xero, VT and CCH Central, keeping up-to-date on accounting

Qualifications

• ACCA or equivalent qualification required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounts and VAT return preparation.
• Working knowledge – Xero, VT, CCH Central.
• Up-to-date technical knowledge including accounting standards.
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts and VAT returns from client records.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, tax returns, and management accounts.
• Represent Xeinadin to clients with professional service.
• Ensure work meets deadlines and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with senior team to meet client deliverables within budgets.
• Contribute to workflow improvements and CPD compliance.
• Support partners in client meetings and review work for issues.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Excel

Xero

VT

CCH Central

Education

ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

VT

CCH Central

Excel

Job description

Job Details: Accounts Semi-Senior - London West End

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name Accounts Semi-Senior - London West End

Vacancy No VN2348

Employment Type Permanent

Duration n/a

Location City London

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 Accounts Semi-Senior, you will support the accounts team in preparing financial statements, tax returns, and management accounts for a portfolio of clients. You will be self-motivated, able to work to tight deadlines, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills together with an ability and interest in understanding your clients’ business.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Xeinadin to clients, ensuring day-to-day tasks are completed with a focus on excellence, innovation, and future-oriented solutions.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, providing them with professional advice and maintaining high standards of customer service.
• Ensure that all accounts work is completed to the highest standard, meeting deadlines and adhering to technical and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with senior team members to ensure client deliverables are met within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Contribute to team activities and improvements in workflows to enhance business and client service standards.
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development to maintain and update technical knowledge and comply with CPD requirements.
• Prepare accounts and VAT returns from client records.
• Prepare an accurate working paper file.
• Have knowledge of Income Tax and VAT.
• Undertake any work with a view to profitability and use the opportunity to review WIP and debtors.
• Assist Partners in client meetings, if requested to do so. Acting as a responsible member of the team, providing support, development and guidance to more junior members.
• Producing work for manager and partner review which requires little further input, clearly highlight issues and provide potential solutions to issues identified.

Key Requirements

• Exam qualified ACCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounts and VAT return preparation assignments.
• Working knowledge – Xero, VT, CCH Central.
• Good up-to-date technical knowledge including recent developments in accounting standards.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice.

Additional Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to understand client needs and deliver professional, high-quality service.
• A dependable, self-motivated team player, able to manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates high levels of confidentiality and adheres to professional ethical standards.

Model

Hybrid

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:

• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

*subject to exceptions and business needs