At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Trainee Chartered Accountant and gain hands-on experience in accounting and audit.
- Company: Johnston Kennedy DFK, a proactive firm with strong local and international connections.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, paid study leave, company pension, and exam fees covered.
- Other info: Opportunities for progression and training in cloud-based accounting software.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with mentorship from qualified accountants and real-world experience.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2:1 degree and strong numerical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Johnston Kennedy DFK is a pro-active firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisors based in Northern Ireland with strong local, national and international connections. We offer a wide range of accountancy services including accounts preparation, audit and assurance, taxation and corporate finance, to clients in business and not-for-profit sectors.
We are seeking to appoint two Graduate Trainee Accountants for our practice to complete a training contract as a Chartered Accountant, one based in our Lisburn office and one based in our Belfast office. The successful applicants will be offered a Chartered Accountancy training contract, entitlement to paid study leave and offered enrolment on the Chartered Accountants training program.
They will be working primarily within our accountancy and audit divisions, with opportunity to gain experience of VAT compliance services and of income and corporation tax work. They will join a team, comprising qualified accountants and graduate trainees undertaking their training contract. The successful applicants will be mentored by a qualified chartered accountant and receive on the job training in a wide range of accounting and tax areas, across a wide range of business and not-for-profit sectors.
Our management team is well experienced in developing and supporting staff through their training contract and the early stages of their professional career. Experience will be gained of preparing accounts for clients across a broad spectrum of financial recording systems, including the use of cloud-based accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks and in data manipulation with AI in Excel.
To apply please click the "Apply" button below to send in your CV along with your cover letter, indicating your preference of which office you would like to be considered for.
Skills:
- Minimum 2:1 degree (achieved or predicted)
- Minimum grade B in both GCSE English & Maths
- Good numerical skills
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office, mainly Excel
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- CAI Training costs and exam fees covered
- Paid study leave and annual leave entitlement
- Free on-site parking
- Progression opportunities
Trainee Chartered Accountant in Lisburn employer: Johnston Kennedy DFK
Johnston Kennedy DFK is an excellent employer for aspiring Chartered Accountants, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and mentorship. With access to paid study leave and a comprehensive training programme, employees can expect to grow their skills in a dynamic environment while working with a diverse range of clients in both business and not-for-profit sectors. The firm's strong local and international connections, combined with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced accounting technologies, make it a rewarding place to launch your career.
