Accounts Semi-Senior- London West End

Xeinadin Group Limited; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory firm in London seeks an Accounts Semi-Senior to support the accounts team with preparing financial statements and tax returns. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in accountancy. Ideal candidates will be exam qualified ACCA or equivalent and have knowledge of relevant accounting tools. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working model.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Flexible Benefits platform

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounts and VAT return preparation assignments.
• Good up-to-date technical knowledge including recent developments in accounting standards.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounts team in preparing financial statements, tax returns, and management accounts.
• Ensure that all accounts work is completed to the highest standard.
• Prepare accounts and VAT returns from client records.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel

Education

Exam qualified ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

VT

CCH Central

Job description

Job Details: Accounts Semi-Senior- London West End

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Accounts Semi-Senior- London West End

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN1714

Employment Type

Employment Type Fixed Term

Duration

Duration 12 months

Location City

Location City London

Location Country

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

Description As an Accounts Semi-Senior, you will support the accounts team in preparing financial statements, tax returns, and management accounts for a portfolio of clients.
You will be self-motivated, able to work to tight deadlines, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills together with an ability and interest in understanding your clients’ business.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent Xeinadin to clients, ensuring day-to-day tasks are completed with a focus on excellence, innovation, and future-oriented solutions.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, providing them with professional advice and maintaining high standards of customer service.
• Ensure that all accounts work is completed to the highest standard, meeting deadlines and adhering to technical and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with senior team members to ensure client deliverables are met within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Contribute to team activities and improvements in workflows to enhance business and client service standards.
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development to maintain and update technical knowledge and comply with CPD requirements.
• Prepare accounts and VAT returns from client records.
• Prepare an accurate working paper file.
• Have knowledge of Income Tax and VAT.
• Undertake any work with a view to profitability and use the opportunity to review WIP and debtors.
• Assist Partners in client meetings, if requested to do so. Acting as a responsible member of the team, providing support, development and guidance to more junior members.
• Producing work for manager and partner review which requires little further input, clearly highlight issues and provide potential solutions to issues identified.

Key Requirements

• Exam qualified ACCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounts and VAT return preparation assignments.
• Working knowledge – Xero, VT, CCH Central.
• Good up-to-date technical knowledge including recent developments in accounting standards.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice.

Additional Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• 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

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:

• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

*subject to exceptions and business needs