Finance & Accountancy Graduate - County Down - £24,500 (+ study support)

Downey Osborne is delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy practice that is seeking a Graduate Trainee Accountant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated graduate who is keen to begin their accountancy career and work towards full professional qualification with comprehensive support throughout their training contract.

What You Get:

• Full study support towards ACCA qualification

• Exam fees paid

• Study leave (in addition to annual leave)

• Guidance and mentoring from senior team members

• Client-facing exposure from day one

• Early finish every Friday (1pm)

• Free onsite parking

About You:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification).

• Strong desire to train towards becoming a qualified accountant (ACCA).

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to balance work and study commitments.

About Your New Role:

As a Trainee Accountant within a general practice environment, you will gain valuable, well-rounded experience across all areas of accountancy. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with clients, develop technical skills, and build a strong foundation for your professional career.

Always:

• Produce accurate work within deadlines, demonstrating high attention to detail.

• Maintain professionalism when dealing with clients and colleagues.

• Take responsibility for learning and progressing through your studies.

• Uphold confidentiality and integrity in all financial matters.

Often:

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

• Assist in the preparation of tax computations and VAT returns.

• Support audit and assurance work under supervision.

• Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve queries.

Occasionally:

• Assist with payroll processing and reconciliations.

• Attend client meetings alongside senior staff.

• Contribute to internal projects or process improvements.

Never:

• Be limited to one area of accountancy, this role offers exposure to every service line within practice.

• Never have to wash your bosses car.
  

Interested?

If this sounds like the job for you, just click on the ‘submit a cv’ button at the top right of the website.