Trainee Accountant

Additional Resources Ltd.; Saintfield; On-site; 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 various accounting and compliance services. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £18,000 - £25,000 and benefits including hybrid working flexibility and a supportive environment for professional development. Ideal candidates will have a background in accounting and strong IT skills.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Training contract available

Hybrid working flexibility

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• Experience in roles such as Accounts Assistant, Trainee Accountant, or similar.
• Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CAI or equivalent) preferred.
• Ideally have experience in an accounting practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for various types of clients.
• Assist with management accounts and VAT returns.
• Process payroll and help with tax returns.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Accounting knowledge

Client communication

Education

Accounts graduate or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for the Trainee Accountant/ Accounts Trainee to join our client, a progressive and expanding accountancy practice providing professional services across a broad client base.

As an 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.

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