Senior Accountant

Xeinadin Group; Kilkenny; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits

Job summary

Xeinadin Group in Kilkenny is expanding and seeking a qualified Senior Accountant to join our high-performing team. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth, building relationships with clients and delivering statutory financial statements in line with Irish GAAP.

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CPA) with 2–3 years post-qualification experience in practice, and will lead audits, manage client portfolios, and advise on VAT and tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Experience in leading audits and managing client portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with new and established clients.
• Preparation and review of statutory financial statements in accordance with Irish GAAP (FRS 102, FRS 105).
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act 2014 and other relevant regulations.
• Preparation and review of management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Oversee preparation and review of corporation tax and income tax returns.
• Advise clients on VAT, PAYE, and other compliance matters.
• Liaise with Revenue Commissioners on client queries and compliance issues.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior staff and trainees.
• Provide training and technical support as required.
• Contribute to the development of firm procedures and best practices.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Client relationships

Team mentorship

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA)

Tools

Relate

Surf

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

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

Description Our Kilkenny office is expanding and we are looking for an ambitious qualified accountant to join this high performing team. As Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in driving the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant who has exposure to working in a practicing firm, responsibilities will include:

• Building strong relationships with new and established clients
• Preparation and review of statutory financial statements in accordance with Irish GAAP (FRS 102, FRS 105).
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act 2014 and other relevant regulations.
• Preparation and review of management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Oversee preparation and review of corporation tax and income tax returns.
• Advise clients on VAT, PAYE, and other compliance matters.
• Liaise with Revenue Commissioners on client queries and compliance issues.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior staff and trainees.
• Provide training and technical support as required.
• Contribute to the development of firm procedures and best practices.

Key Requirements

Key Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2/3 years’ post-qualification experience in a practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of Irish accounting standards and tax compliance.
• Experience in leading audits and managing client portfolios.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Relate, Surf, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail.

Additional Requirements

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Model

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 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:

• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

*subject to exceptions and business needs