Qualified Accountant

Role overview

Xeinadin’s Cork office is expanding, and the team is seeking a Qualified Accountant to support a varied SME client portfolio from the Blackpool hub. This permanent position is suited to a practice-trained accounting professional with at least two years of post-qualification experience. The role covers accounting, tax, and compliance work, and reports directly to a Partner.

You will be expected to deliver accurate client work, maintain high service standards, meet deadlines, and assist junior colleagues where required.

About the company

Founded in 2019, Xeinadin brings together a network of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland. Its aim is to deliver trusted, locally rooted advice to SMEs through close client relationships and progressive thinking. With more than 3,000 colleagues across regional offices, the organisation works collaboratively and encourages specialist development.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare company financial statements for non-audit clients, as well as sole traders and partnerships, up to partner review stage while meeting all relevant compliance and regulatory obligations.
• Complete and submit Corporation Tax and Income Tax returns.
• Handle the preparation, review, and filing of VAT, RCT, and PAYE returns.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of CRO filings and associated documentation.
• Support, guide, and develop junior team members through mentoring and day-to-day assistance.
• Maintain strong client relationships by communicating clearly and taking a proactive, practical, and solution-led approach.

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of experience in general accountancy practice.
• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting standards.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members, with an ability to help drive performance and results.
• Comfort working within professional regulations and best-practice frameworks while maintaining a high standard of client service.
• Self-driven, detail-focused, and able to adapt to changing business needs.

Additional information

This is an office-based role. The salary is described as competitive.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Extra holiday entitlement for certain seniority levels.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional leave days, subject to a maximum of 30 days per year.
• Business closure over Christmas, subject to exceptions and business needs.
• Life assurance at 4 times annual salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme with free, confidential 24/7 support.
• Corporate discounts platform.
• Flexible benefits options, with the ability to opt into selected insurance products at corporate rates, depending on seniority and with self-funding.
• Optional benefits include critical illness cover, cash plan, cycle to work, eye care, and dental.