Senior - Accounts | Chester, UK

Xeinadin Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Chester is seeking a motivated Senior Accounts professional to join their team. This key role involves managing client accounts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports career development.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Ability to buy up to 5 additional annual leave days

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support

Corporate Discounts Platform

Qualifications

• Confidence using cloud-based systems, especially Xero.
• Active study towards ACA or ACCA considered.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily client accounts tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Prepare accounts and tax documentation for HMRC submission.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational ability

Time management

Customer-focused mindset

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Vacancy Name
Senior - Accounts

Vacancy No
VN1208

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Chester

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
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Accounts Senior to join our 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
ACA or ACCA qualification (or be actively studying towards it).
Confidence using cloud-based systems, especially Xero and related software.

Additional Requirements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A dependable, collaborative work ethic.
Strong organisational and time management abilities.
A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.

Model
Office Based

Salary
Competitive

Benefits
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

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