Vacancy Name
Trainee Accountant

Vacancy No
VN2313

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 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description
We are looking for bright, talented individuals to join our Chester office as Trainee Accountants, working within our Audit team and beginning their accountancy career with Xeinadin.

This is an excellent opportunity for both Apprentice and Graduate-level candidates looking to develop their skills and work towards the ICAEW ACA qualification. You will gain valuable experience working with a variety of clients while being supported by experienced colleagues throughout your training and development.

At Xeinadin Chester, a significant number of colleagues are studying towards or have completed their ICAEW ACA qualification, providing you with a ready-made network of individuals who can support, inspire and help you progress throughout your career.

We are committed to providing ambitious individuals with the tools, support and opportunities they need to reach their full potential, with rapid and consistent career progression at the heart of our approach.

Key Responsibilities
• Support the Audit team with a range of client assignments
• Assist with audit preparation and fieldwork
• Work with experienced team members to develop your technical accounting and audit knowledge
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Maintain accurate and organised working papers and documentation
• Develop your knowledge and skills through on-the-job experience and professional study
• Progress through the ICAEW ACA qualification with support from Xeinadin and Kaplan

Key Requirements
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in accountancy and audit
• Willingness to study towards the ICAEW ACA qualification
• Strong academic ability and a commitment to learning and development

Additional Requirements
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to take on new challenges
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Both Apprentice and Graduate-level candidates will be considered

Model
Hybrid

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