Trainee Accountant - Cavan

Vacancy: Trainee Accountant - Cavan

Location: Cavan, Ireland

Employment Type: Permanent

Description

As a Trainee Accountant, you will work closely with experienced accountants and advisors, supporting client accounts preparation, tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial reporting activities. You will receive training and development while working towards a recognised professional qualification.

This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and looking to build a successful career in accountancy and professional services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts for a portfolio of clients.
• Support bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts preparation.
• Assist with personal and corporate tax compliance work.
• Process reconciliations including bank, control accounts, and ledgers.
• Maintain accurate client records and financial documentation.
• Liaise professionally with clients to gather information and resolve queries.
• Support senior team members with audits and ad hoc assignments where required.
• Ensure deadlines are met in line with client and regulatory requirements.Keep up to date with accounting standards, tax rules, and internal processes.
• Contribute positively to the wider team and office environment.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related discipline preferred.
• Previous internship, placement, or office experience advantageous but not essential.
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in accountancy.

Additional Requirements – Attention to Detail

• Process driven.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Dependable and reliable team player.
• Professional manner and appearance at all times.
• Self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer / Microsoft Office skills.

Salary

Competitive.

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority.
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum.
• Business closure over Christmas.
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential.
• Corporate Discounts Platform.

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt‑in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self‑funded at corporate rates) such as:

• Critical Illness Cover.
• Cash plan.
• Cycling to work.
• Eye care.
• Dental (subject to exceptions and business needs).