Trainee Accountant

Additional Resources; Bangor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive accountancy practice in Bangor is seeking a Trainee Accountant to support a range of clients with accounting and compliance services. This full-time permanent role offers a salary between £18,000 and £25,000 along with a supportive environment and opportunities for career development. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and strong IT skills, and will work in a hybrid model.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Training contract available

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Technician, or similar role.
• Ideally, accountancy practice experience is preferred.
• Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CAI or equivalent) is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for various entities.
• Assist with management accounts and VAT returns.
• Process payrolls and assist with tax returns.

Skills

Accountancy practice experience

Strong IT skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Accounts graduate

Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CAI)

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Accountant/Accounts Trainee to join our client, a progressive and expanding accountancy practice providing professional services across a broad client base. As a Trainee Accountant/Accounts Trainee, you will be supporting a range of clients with accounting, tax, payroll and compliance services while developing your professional expertise. This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £18,000 - £25,000 and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Assisting with management accounts and VAT returns
• Completing reconciliations, data analysis, and general accounting tasks
• Supporting clients with cloud-based accounting software (such as Xero and Sage)
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls
• Assisting with tax returns and other compliance matters
• Liaising with clients and responding to queries professionally

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Technician, Accounts Trainee, Trainee Accountant, junior Accountant, Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper or in a similar role
• Accounts graduate, Accounting Technician or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CAI or equivalent)
• Ideally have accountancy practice experience
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and accounting systems

What’s on offer

• Competitive Salary
• Training contract available with professional body support
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Supportive environment with exposure to varied clients and industries
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in a supportive and forward-looking accountancy practice.

Important Information

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Job Info

• Job Title: Trainee Accountant
• Company: Additional Resources
• Location: Bangor, County Down
• Posted: Sep 12th 2025
• Closes: Oct 13th 2025
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time