Senior Accountant

Xeinadin Group; Honley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Enhanced company sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Xeinadin Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Honley team. You will prepare statutory accounts and tax returns for a varied client portfolio, produce management information, and act as a trusted point of contact for clients.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and strong client communication. Ideal candidates will have AAT or ACA/ACCA progression, experience in practice, and solid Excel/ cloud accounting skills with Xero/Sage/Dext.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing accounts and tax returns in practice.
• AAT qualification or studying ACA/ACCA.
• Strong Excel and Word skills; familiarity with cloud accounting tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for clients including VAT and statutory reporting.
• Prepare Corporation Tax and Self Assessment Tax returns within deadlines.
• Produce management reports and financial information for clients.
• Support clients with Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and provide professional advice.

Skills

Client relationships

Accounts preparation

Tax knowledge

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification or ACA/ACCA study

Tools

Xero

Sage

Dext

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vacancy NameSenior AccountantVacancy NoVN2363Employment TypePermanentDuration34 Hours a weekLocation CityHonleyLocation CountryUnited KingdomCompany DescriptionXeinadin 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.DescriptionWe're looking for an experienced practice accountant to join our friendly and growing Honley team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, preparing high-quality accounts and tax work, and developing their career within a supportive and collaborative firm.You'll work with a varied portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for preparing accounts and tax returns, producing management information, and acting as a trusted point of contact for clients. Whether you're AAT qualified or progressing towards ACA or ACCA, this role offers excellent opportunities to continue developing your skills and career.Key ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesPrepare statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.Prepare Corporation Tax and Self Assessment Tax returns accurately and within deadlines.Produce management reports and financial information for clients.Support clients with Making Tax Digital requirements.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing professional advice and responding to queries.Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent client experience.Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently and in line with firm and regulatory standards.Key RequirementsWe're looking for someone with previous accountancy practice experience who enjoys working with clients and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. Ideally, you'll have:AAT qualification or be studying towards ACA or ACCA.Experience preparing accounts and tax returns within an accountancy practice.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage and Dext.Additional RequirementsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.A proactive approach and a genuine desire to continue learning and developing.ModelOffice BasedSalaryCompetitiveBenefitsBenefitsCompany Pension Scheme25 days of annual leave + bank holidaysAdditional annual leave days from certain levels of seniorityAbility to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annumBusiness closure over Christmas*Life Assurance x4 annual salaryEnhanced family leave policiesEnhanced Company Sick PayEmployee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidentialCorporate Discounts PlatformFlexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:Critical Illness CoverCash planCycle to workEye careDentalsubject to exceptions and business needs