Trainee Accountant

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Belfast is seeking a Trainee Accountant to support client accounts and business expansion. The role offers a competitive salary, study support, and emphasizes work/life balance with a no-overtime culture. Ideal candidates will have a strong numerical background, proficiency in MS Office, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time permanent position offering developmental opportunities in an encouraging work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus scheme

28 days holiday (increased over time)

Study support and exam fees covered

Auto-enrollment pension

1pm finish on Friday

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Preferably hold a degree in a numerate or analytical discipline.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential.
• Good proficiency in MS Office and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Regularly communicate with clients by phone, email, and in person.
• Prepare accounts for smaller clients and support tax return completion.
• Handle bookkeeping tasks and draft VAT returns.

Skills

Strong numerical capability

Analytical and critical-thinking skills

Good IT proficiency, particularly in MS Office and Excel

Confident communicator

Education

GCSE/A-level/Degree in numerate or analytical discipline

Job description

Trainee Accountant - Belfast

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with a well established small/mid-tier Accountancy Practice based in Belfast, looking to recruit for a Trainee Accountant on a full time, permanent basis.

The Company

A growing Belfast-based Practice is seeking a Trainee Accountant to support continued expansion. The role involves working with a portfolio of clients processing VAT returns, Bank reconciliations and small Accounts Preparation as you progress. The team values development, a strong work/life balance, and operates a no-overtime culture with offices closing at 1pm every Friday.

Job Duties of the Trainee Accountant Include:

• Regularly communicate with clients by phone, email and in person.
• Prepare accounts for smaller clients and support the completion of corporation and personal tax returns.
• Handle bookkeeping tasks and draft VAT returns.
• Opportunity to assist with transactional work, including M&A and complex tax matters.
• Provide ad hoc project support across wider business areas.

What You Need to be the Successful Trainee Accountant?

• GCSE/A‑level/Degree (preferably in a numerate or analytical discipline).
• Strong numerical capability with sound analytical and critical‑thinking skills.
• Good IT proficiency, particularly in MS Office and Excel.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Prior experience in an accountancy practice is highly desirable.
• Previous experience doing VAT / bookkeeping (practice or industry) is desirable.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Salary (Depending on experience)
• Bonus scheme
• 28 days incl statutory days – moves to 30 after probation, 35 in 2nd year
• Study support and exam fees covered (training contract)
• Auto enrolment pension
• 1pm finish on Friday
• Progression Opportunities

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Brad Dempster, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS group on 02896935506 or [e-mail]

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