Graduate Audit Trainee - Sittingbourne

Xeinadin; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance 4× annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support

Job summary

Xeinadin is seeking a motivated Graduate Audit Trainee in Ashford to join their audit team. This role involves assisting in audit assignments and gaining practical experience in audit testing and financial reporting aligned with UK standards.

You'll work closely with experienced team members to bolster your technical skills. Xeinadin offers a competitive salary and an array of benefits, ensuring a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role suitable for a recent graduate.
• Working towards ACA/ACCA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit fieldwork including transaction testing.
• Support senior members in preparing accounts.
• Contribute to tax returns and management accounts.
• Attend client premises for information gathering.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Recent graduate

Working towards ACA/ACCA

Job description

Vacancy Name Graduate Audit Trainee - Ashford

Vacancy No VN2117

Employment Type Permanent

Duration N/A

Location City Ashford

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 is 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

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Graduate Audit Trainee to join our expanding team. As a Graduate Audit Trainee, 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 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. You will provide support to clients, as well as with other team members, ensuring 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• The candidate will be enrolled in the ACA programme.

Key Requirements

• Entry level role suitable for a recent graduate.
• Working towards ACA/ACCA desirable.

Additional Requirements

• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling numbers and financial data.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain client relationships.
• 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.

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 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

• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• Subject to exceptions and business needs