Vacancy Name

Bookkeeper - Maternity Cover




Vacancy No

VN2358




Employment Type

Fixed Term




Duration

12 months




Location City

Southend




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

The role of a Senior Bookkeeper is to provide an excellent service for clients by managing their financial records accurately and efficiently while creating and maintaining strong relationships. This role requires an individual with excellent attention to detail, a positive and professional approach, and a passion for helping businesses thrive




Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Providing Bookkeeping / Management Account services for a diverse portfolio of clients that include Sole Traders, Partnerships and limited companies.

• Liaising with client managers as well as working directly with clients.

• Preparing & submitting quarterly VAT returns.

• Planning and completing a diverse range of assignments.

• Posting of Accruals, Prepayments.

• Reconciliation of control accounts.

• Posting of Journal Entries.




Key Requirements

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years in a Practice environment

• Must have a robust knowledge of double entry.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Have experience with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage , Excel and VT +

• Excellent time management and organisation skills.

• Comfortable working to deadlines.




Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of Bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice.

• Knowledge of Brexit will be an advantage.

• Proficiency in Xero and other accounting technologies, with a love of technology and strong Excel skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Team oriented, collaborative, and client-focused with a commitment to continuous personal development.




Model

Office Based




Salary

Competitive




Benefits

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