Audit Junior - Sittingbourne

Xeinadin Group; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking an Audit Junior in Sittingbourne to support the audit team with various assignments. This entry-level role is perfect for recent graduates who are eager to learn and develop their skills in tax and accounting. Responsibilities include assisting with fieldwork, preparing accounts, and maintaining high standards of client communication. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including generous holiday allowance and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive hybrid salary

Company pension scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Entry level role suitable for a recent graduate.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling numbers and financial data.
• Strong desire to learn and develop professionally in tax and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit fieldwork, including transaction and balance sheet testing.
• Support senior team members in preparing accounts and tax returns.
• Attend client premises to gather information for accounting and audit work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Proactivity

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Recent graduate

Working towards AAT/ACA/ACCA

Job description

Reporting, working closely with experienced team members to develop your technical skills and understanding of audit methodology in line with UK accounting and auditing standards. They will provide support to clients, as well as with other team members, ensure that all work is completed to a high standard whilst also promoting the Xeinadin vision and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with audit fieldwork, including transaction testing, balance sheet testing, and verifying transactions through primary records.
• Support senior team members in preparing sole trader, partnership, and limited company accounts, and contribute to the preparation of corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and management accounts.
• Attend client premises when required to gather necessary information or perform site-specific tasks, and liaise with clients to collect relevant information for accounting and audit work.
• Communicate with clients in a professional manner, delivering excellent customer service, and 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, foster a collaborative team environment, and uphold Xeinadin's mission, values, and strategic goals.

Key Requirements

• Entry level role suitable for a recent graduate.
• Working towards AAT/ ACA/ ACCA desirable.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling numbers and financial data.
• Strong desire to learn and develop professionally in tax and accounting.
• Ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong team player, dependable, and proactive, self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive hybrid salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays, with additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority and the 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, 4 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.

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.

Vacancy Details

Audit Junior – Sittingbourne, Vacancy No VN1803, Employment Type Permanent, Location City Location Country United Kingdom. As an Audit Junior, you will be an integral part of our audit team, assisting with audit assignments for a diverse client portfolio. You will gain hands‑on experience in audit testing, fieldwork, and financial.