At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to gain hands-on experience in accountancy and audit services.
- Company: Johnston Kennedy DFK, a dynamic firm with strong local and international connections.
- Benefits: Paid study leave, mentorship from qualified accountants, and a structured training programme.
- Other info: Opportunities to work with cloud-based software and AI tools in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career as a Chartered Accountant with real-world experience and support.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2:1 degree and grade B in GCSE English 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 Quick Books and in data manipulation with AI in excel etc.
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: Suitable candidates will have: Minimum 2:1 degree (achieved or predicted) Minimum grade B in both GCSE English
Trainee Chartered Accountant TLNT1_NI 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.
