Accounting Manager

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when more than 100 successful, independent, 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 is our people who help drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting the individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise our people’s potential. As part of one Xeinadin, our colleagues are able to draw on expertise and support from across our UK, Ireland and central teams, as well as benefitting from being a part of their local communities.

Job Description

As an Accounting Manager, you will prepare accurate and timely financial statements and documents for a varied client portfolio. You will be responsible for performing balance sheet, revenue, expense, and payroll account reconciliations, as well as checking accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
You will also be expected to provide leadership for our Trainee Accountants by teaching them how to complete complex financial operations. You are responsible for helping the organisation to meet its objectives of providing clients with the best possible service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managing a portfolio of clients, leading client meetings, advising clients.
2. Preparation and review of quarterly, monthly and yearly Statutory accounts, Management accounts, Corporation Tax, VAT and Personal Tax.
3. Carry out audits.
4. Build and maintain strong working relationships with new and established clients, handling day to day enquiries and queries.
5. Work and liaise with other members of the team as necessary to provide high quality client support.
6. Train and coach Trainee Accountants, and support and review their work.
7. The role can be tailored depending on Practice experience.

Key Requirements

1. ACCA/ ACA or equivalent professional qualification or nearly qualified.
2. At least 3 years’ UK experience working within practice.
3. Demonstrates extensive knowledge and application of current UK accounting standards, tax legislation, technical issues and related matters, and updates team on new developments and standards.
4. Broad range of audit experience including taking responsibility for planning, controlling, and completing a diverse range of assignments.

Additional Requirements

1. Good working knowledge of Excel and ability to learn and use bookkeeping packages such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc.
2. Ability to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues at all levels.
3. A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships, demonstrating strong professionalism, credibility, and confidence.
4. A proactive approach to problem solving and delivering client solutions.
5. Thrives in a small, friendly, and hard-working team environment.
6. Native level of English, both written and verbal, including accurate spelling and grammar.

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

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