Graduate Trainee Accountant
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Possible if it's SOC 3533
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£49,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2421 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 56% sure that is the right code. Xeinadin is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants) · 56% match
- Possible 3533 (Financial and accounting technicians) · 36% match
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New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Most likely code | £34,500 | £39,400 | £44,300 | £49,200 |
3533 Financial and accounting technicians Also possible | £34,100 | £48,700 | £48,700 | £48,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Vacancy No VN2458
Employment Type Permanent
Duration N/A
Location City Stockport
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 Are you ready to kickstart your career in accountancy? Join us as a Graduate Trainee Accountant in Stockport. In this role, you will embark on a journey of learning and development, gaining hands-on experience while working alongside seasoned professionals.
Key Responsibilities As a Graduate Trainee Accountant, your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with audit fieldwork, including profit and loss transaction testing, balance sheet transaction testing, and tracing transactions through primary records.
- Contributing to the preparation of accounts for small limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
- Familiarising yourself with various accounting software such as Xero, SAGE, and QuickBooks.
- Collaborating with team members on larger audit assignments and gaining exposure to tax computations.
- A 2:1 or higher degree in Accountancy or a related subject such as Maths, Economics, or Business.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work methodically.
- Proficiency in Excel and basic IT software packages.
- A valid driving license and access to a car.
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
- Critical Illness Cover
- Cash plan
- Cycle to work
- Eye care
- Dental
- subject to exceptions and business needs
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Xeinadin, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Chartered and certified accountants (SOC 2421) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £38,376–65,780
- Median £49,452
- Going rate £49,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,500–44,300
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Xeinadin holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2421 going rate of £49,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.