Accounts Senior- Preston

Xeinadin Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave

Business closure over Christmas

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform

Job summary

Xeinadin Group in Preston is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join their team. In this office-based role, you'll manage daily client accounts, ensure compliance with regulations, and support junior team members. You'll need an ACA or ACCA qualification (or be actively studying towards it), strong communication skills, and confidence with cloud-based systems like Xero. Benefits include a company pension scheme, 25 vacation days, and life assurance at 4x annual salary.

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-focused individual committed to professional development.
• Ability to maintain strong client relationships by responding promptly to queries.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily client accounts tasks accurately and on time.
• Support junior team members by addressing their queries.
• Deliver work in full compliance with legal and statutory regulations.
• Ensure timely collection of required client documentation.
• Record chargeable time accurately for billing recovery.
• Prepare accounts, tax, VAT, and PAYE documentation for submission to HMRC.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Dependable, collaborative work ethic

Strong organisational and time management abilities

Confidence using cloud-based systems, especially Xero

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification (or actively studying towards it)

Job description

Accounts Senior – Preston

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Accounts Senior to join our Preston team. This is a key position where you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality service, ensure compliance standards are met, and help support and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily client accounts tasks, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
• Support junior team members by addressing queries and helping them produce high-quality output.
• Deliver client work in full compliance with legal and statutory regulations.
• Ensure timely collection and review of required client documentation.
• Maintain strong client relationships by responding to queries promptly and professionally.
• Record chargeable time accurately and contribute to overall billing recovery.
• Prepare accounts, tax, VAT, and PAYE documentation for submission to HMRC within deadlines.
• Organise your workload to ensure efficient delivery and readiness for review.

Key Requirements

We’re seeking a proactive, detail-focused individual committed to professional development. You should bring:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or be actively studying towards it).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A dependable, collaborative work ethic.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Confidence using cloud-based systems, especially Xero and related software.

Additional Requirements

• A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.

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 (subject to exceptions and business needs)
• Life Assurance 4x 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