Accounts Semi/ Senior- Bridgend

Job Details: Accounts Semi/ Senior- Bridgend

Location: Bridgend

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. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth within a dynamic and supportive environment, allowing you to develop your skills and progress in the field of accountancy.

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.
• Preparation of year‑end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Assisting with the preparation of corporation tax and VAT returns.
• Prepare financial accounts for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
• Handle personal and corporation tax computations as part of the account’s preparation process.
• Assist in planning and executing audit engagements, including fieldwork and supporting senior team members in managing audits from start to finish.
• Support junior team members, offering guidance and training to help them develop their skills and progress in their roles.

Key Requirements

• Part AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified, or equivalent (or actively working towards qualification).
• 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.

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