Graduate Trainee Accountant

Find Apprenticeships; Belfast; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join our dynamic team as a Graduate Trainee Accountant to kickstart your career in accounting. You will receive comprehensive training and support while working with qualified accountants. This role offers the chance to learn about various aspects of accountancy, including VAT and tax work, in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Free on-site parking

CAI Training costs covered

Study support package

Progression opportunities

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.1 degree required, relevant degree preferred.
• GCSE English and Maths minimum grade B.
• Good numerical, inter-personal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for clients using various financial recording systems.
• Work within accountancy and audit divisions.
• Gain experience in VAT compliance and tax work.

Skills

Numerical skills

Inter-personal skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Excel

Education

2.1 degree (relevant degree desired)

GCSE English minimum grade B

GCSE Maths minimum grade B

Job description

About this Apprenticeship

Graduate Trainee Accountant We are seeking to appoint a number of Graduate Trainee Accountants for our practice to complete a training contract as a Chartered Accountant. During period of the training contract you will be part of a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants which provide services primarily to clients in the small and medium sized enterprise sector. Our management team are well experienced in developing and supporting staff through their training contract and the early stages of their professional career. Experience will be gained in preparing accounts for clients across a broad spectrum of financial recording systems, including cloud accounting systems such as Xero and Quickbooks and of the application of AI automation in compiling financial information. While the role will involve primarily working within our accountancy and audit divisions, there will be the opportunity to gain experience of VAT compliance services and of income and corporation tax work. Full study support will be provided with training costs covered, and paid study leave in addition to annual leave entitlements. Johnston Kennedy DFK is a member firm of the DFK International network: a global alliance of accountancy firms. The network is represented by over 430 offices across 90 countries. Our membership provides access to opportunities and expertise with counterparts across the globe. What we are looking for: A minimum of 2.1 degree (relevant degree desired but not essential) GCSE English minimum grade B GCSE Maths minimum grade B Willingness to learn and develop professionally Good numerical skills Good inter-personal and communication skills Excellent knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel Permission to work in the UK Benefits: Company pension Free on-site parking CAI Training costs covered and study support package Progression opportunities Sick pay How do I apply? To apply please click below. Closing application date Monday 28th July 2025 at 12.00 noon. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from anyone who is suitable. As part of our commitment to fair employment practices in Northern Ireland, all applicants will be required to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form after submitting their application. This information is collected confidentially and used for monitoring purposes only

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