Vacancy Name
Accountant Lancaster

Vacancy No
VN2290

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Lancaster

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
As an Accounts Senior, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality accounting to our diverse client portfolio. This position demands an approachable and professional individual who understands client requirements and delivers exceptional service.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple client accounts effectively. This particular team is looking for someone with strong technical skills, the ability to work on accounts of all sizes and to assist in the training of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities
• Involvement in a variety of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial reporting and submissions.
• Preparation and submission of year-end accounts and Corporation Tax Computations with precision and efficiency.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with both new and established clients.
• Managing client expectations.
• Mentor and support junior team members as well as reviewing their work, providing training and feedback to help them develop professionally.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of streamlined workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure the quality of client files is maintained to the highest standard.

Key Requirements
• The successfully appointed individual will be a qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/AAT).
• Significant experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
• Proficiency in accounting software (preferably CCH)

Additional Requirements
• Experience in managing and/or mentoring junior members of a practice team, with a focus on driving results and exceeding expectations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to understand client needs and deliver professional, high-quality service.
• A dependable, self-motivated team player, able to manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates high levels of confidentiality and adheres to professional ethical standards.

Model
Office Based

Salary
Competitive

Benefits
Benefits

Pension: Employer contribution of 3% going up to 3.5 % from January 2024 with an employee contribution of 5%
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority as of January 2024
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum from January 2024
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary from January 2024
• Additional inssurances for senior levels from January 2024
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

From January 2024 - Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• Salary Sacrifice
*subject to exceptions and business needs