Apprentice Accountant - Service Charge (x2)

Xeinadin Group; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Apprentice Accountant to join their dynamic Service Charge team in Altrincham. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while pursuing an AAT qualification. You will engage in various accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, VAT returns, and payroll, while developing specialist knowledge in service charge accounting. The firm values its employees and provides a supportive environment for career growth. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for someone eager to kickstart their career in accountancy.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support

Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform

Qualifications

• Eager to pursue an accountancy qualification and learn.
• Experience with Office 365 and good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Limited company and sole trader accounts.
• Completion and submission of VAT returns.
• Liaising with clients and producing management reports.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Office 365

Bookkeeping

Education

GCSEs including Grade C/5 in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Vacancy Name
Apprentice Accountant - Service Charge (x2)

Vacancy No
VN1207

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Altrincham

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 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description
We are seeking an Apprentice Accountant to join our team! You will gain valuable hands-on experience while also pursuing a coveted qualification in accountancy.

As well as undergoing your AAT qualification, you will be introduced to many areas of accountancy such as bookkeeping, VAT returns, year-end accounts, tax returns and payroll. You will also develop specialist knowledge in service charge accounting and administrative processes.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to work as an Apprentice Accountant within the Service Charge team at our Altrincham office, where we provide a wide range of high-quality service charge expertise.

Key Responsibilities
Preparation of Limited company and sole trader accounts.
Management of business and Self-Assessment Tax filings.
Completion and submission of VAT returns.
Liaising with clients and producing management reports.
Conducting bank reconciliations and balancing sheet items.
Undertaking bookkeeping tasks.
General payroll duties.
Journal entries.
Producing service charge certificates.
Raising balancing charges.
Running reports and packs.
Assist Service Charge with administrative tasks.
Plan and prioritise workload.
Regularly report on current workload, key projects, upcoming deadlines, and personal development objectives.
Support and contribute to team meetings.
Ensure effective communication with the Service Charge team about key tasks and issues.
Liaising with the management and the team on workload and upcoming deadlines.

Key Requirements
Keen to pursue an accountancy qualification and an eagerness to learn
Experience with Office 365 (Excel, Word etc.)
Be able to show good attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication skills to interact with clients and team members.
GCSEs, including Grade C/5 in Maths and English.

Additional Requirements
Accounts background (desirable).
Competent user of Microsoft Excel and good working knowledge of Outlook.
Ability to work efficiently individually and as part of a team.
To be self-motivated, prioritising and multitask effectively.
Must be able to communicate with team members effectively.
Must have a high level of attention to detail.

Model
Hybrid

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:
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
*subject to exceptions and business needs

• £50k - £60k DOE and location + fantastic benefits
• £50k - £60k DOE and location + fantastic benefits