Accounts Trainee - Watford

Xeinadin Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in accounting seeks an entry-level accountant to support senior team members in preparing sole trader, partnership, and limited company accounts. The role emphasizes excellent customer service and teamwork, while offering comprehensive training towards ACA qualifications. With numerous benefits and a competitive salary, this position is ideal for professionals eager to grow in the accounting field.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Entry-level role, ideally working towards ACA.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong desire to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in preparing accounts.
• Liaise with clients for accounting and audit work.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Proactiveness

Education

Working towards ACA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in preparing sole trader, partnership, and limited company accounts.
• Attend client premises when required to gather necessary information or perform site-specific tasks.
• Liaise with clients to collect relevant information for accounting and audit work.
• Communicate with clients in a professional manner, delivering excellent customer service.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately, on time, and meets the firm's technical standards.
• Represent the firm in a professional manner through conduct, appearance, and attitude, both internally and externally.
• Contribute to a team environment that fosters collaboration and supports each other in achieving client and business goals.
• Participate in team activities that improve business and client service standards.
• Uphold and promote Xeinadin's mission, values, and strategic goals in all aspects of work.
• Ensure that all assigned tasks contribute to the firm's growth and service excellence.

Key Requirements
• Entry-level role, ideally working towards ACA

Additional Requirements
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling numbers and financial data.
• Strong desire to learn and develop professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong team player, dependable, and proactive.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

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 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
*subject to exceptions and business needs
Job ID VN1185