Trainee Accountant

Additional Resources; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive accountancy practice in Northern Ireland is seeking a Trainee Accountant to support clients with accounting, tax, and payroll services. This full-time role offers a salary of £18,000 - £25,000 and provides a supportive environment with hybrid working flexibility and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates may have experience as an Accounts Assistant or be part-qualified accountants.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Training contract with professional body support

Hybrid working flexibility

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Previously worked as Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Ideally have accountancy practice experience.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts for various entities.
• Assisting with management accounts and VAT returns.
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Accounts graduate

Accounting Technician

Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CAI or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Office

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.

Additional Resources is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.