Job Description

Vacancy Name

Admin/Bookkeeper Apprentice

Vacancy No

VN1700

Employment Type

Permanent

Duration

N/A

Location City

Strood

Location Country

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 a motivated and detail-oriented Admin and Bookkeeping Apprentice to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to start a career in accounting and finance while gaining hands-on experience in an established practice.

Key Responsibilities

- Handle incoming calls, emails, and client enquiries professionally.


- Maintain accurate client records and update the practice management system.


- Assist in preparing engagement letters, filing correspondence, and managing deadlines.


- Support the onboarding of new clients and maintain compliance documentation.


- Organise digital and paper filing systems.


- Provide general office support such as scanning, printing, and scheduling meetings.


- Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping for clients using software such as Xero/ QuickBooks.


- Record purchase and sales invoices accurately.


- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and petty cash.

Key Requirements

- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade 6 or above.


- No prior bookkeeping experience required, but an interest in accounting and finance is essential.

Additional Requirements

- Professional attitude and a willingness to work as part of a small, supportive team.


- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.


- Demonstrates a professional attitude in all aspects of the role, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards.


- Enjoys meeting people.


- Eager to learn.

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