Accounts Senior- Preston

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Job summary

A leading business advisory firm in Preston is looking for a motivated Accounts Senior to manage daily client accounts tasks and mentor junior members. Key responsibilities include delivering compliant client work, maintaining strong client interactions, and preparing financial documentation for submission. Ideal candidates will hold an ACA or ACCA qualification and possess strong communication and organisational skills. This role is office-based and offers a range of benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Qualifications

• Proactive, detail-focused individual committed to professional development.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills essential.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and collaboratively.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Confidence using cloud-based systems, especially Xero and related software.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily client accounts tasks effectively.
• Support junior team members and ensure high-quality output.
• Deliver work compliant with legal and statutory regulations.
• Maintain strong client relationships and respond promptly to queries.
• Prepare accounts, tax, VAT, and PAYE documentation for submission.
• Record chargeable time accurately and contribute to overall billing recovery.
• Prepare accounts, tax, VAT, and PAYE documentation for submission to HMRC within deadlines.
• Organise your workload to ensure efficient delivery and readiness for review.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational and time management abilities

Proactive and detail-focused

Confidence using cloud-based systems

Xero proficiency

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification or actively studying towards it

Tools

Xero

Job description

Vacancy Name

Senior - Accounts

Vacancy No

VN1874

Employment Type

Permanent

Duration

N/A

Location City

Preston

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 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Accounts Senior to join our Preston team. This is a key position where you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality service, ensure compliance standards are met, and help support and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily client accounts tasks, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
• Support junior team members by addressing queries and helping them produce high‑quality output.
• Deliver client work in full compliance with legal and statutory regulations.
• Ensure timely collection and review of required client documentation.
• Maintain strong client relationships by responding to queries promptly and professionally.
• Record chargeable time accurately and contribute to overall billing recovery.
• Prepare accounts, tax, VAT, and PAYE documentation for submission to HMRC within deadlines.
• Organise your workload to ensure efficient delivery and readiness for review.

Key Requirements

We’re seeking a proactive, detail‑focused individual committed to professional development. You should bring:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or be actively studying towards it).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A dependable, collaborative work ethic.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Confidence using cloud‑based systems, especially Xero and related software.

Additional Requirements

• A customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.

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