Junior Accounts Assistant- Richmond

Xeinadin Group; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Richmond is seeking a Junior Accounts Assistant to support the team with various accounting tasks and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in an accountancy practice, be pursuing AAT/ACA/ACCA qualifications, and possess strong attention to detail. This is an office-based position offering competitive salaries and generous benefits including a company pension scheme and additional annual leave.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in an accountancy practice.
• Strong desire to pursue further qualifications and become a qualified Accountant.
• Ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in preparing sole trader, partnership, and limited company accounts.
• Prepare corporation tax returns and VAT returns.
• Attend client premises to gather necessary information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

Working towards AAT/ACA/ACCA

Job description

Vacancy Name
Junior Accounts Assistant- Richmond

Vacancy No
VN1382

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Richmond

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
The Junior Account Assistant's role is to support the wider team by completing routine tasks, ensuring all work is of a high standard while upholding Xeinadin's vision and values. The Junior Accountant will contribute to the firm's success by ensuring that all tasks are performed with technical competence and in line with Xeinadin's high standards of service.

Key Responsibilities
• 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.

Key Requirements
• Experience working in an accountancy practice.
• Working towards AAT/ ACA/ ACCA.
• A strong desire to pursue further qualifications and become a qualified Accountant.

Additional Requirements
• 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.

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