Job Description

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The NIAO seeks to recruit Trainee Accountants on full-time, fixed term training contracts commencing September 2026 providing an attractive route to achieving Chartered Accountant status with Chartered Accountants Ireland.
The role offers a starting salary of 25,323 per annum and a range of attractive benefits including generous annual leave entitlement, pension package, family friendly benefits, flexible working, free car parking, on-site gym and an active sports and social calendar.
The office currently operates a hybrid working pattern consisting of working from home, at client sites and at headquarters in Belfast.
You will gain experience in Financial Audit and Public Reporting. At first, you will be assisting more experienced staff with audits. As your training progresses you will prepare audit plans, carry out planned audit tests under supervision, prepare documentation including writing up key findings, undertake research, data analysis and document review, and contribute to reports on audit findings and recommendations.
Please refer to the Role Profile for more detail of key responsibilities.
Essential criteria
An Honours Degree of at least 2:1 in any discipline OR be graduating in summer 2026 with a predicted 2:1 or higher OR have completed the second year of your degree (240 credits) and be graduating summer 2026 with a predicted 2:1 or higher OR hold ATI Level 5 Diploma for Accounting Technicians OR be due to complete ATI Level 5 Diploma for Accounting Technicians in summer 2026).
A full UK driving licence (or equivalent) and access to a car OR have access to a form of transport that will enable you to meet the needs of the post in full
GCSE/GCE 'O' Level at Grades A-C in 7 separate subjects, which must include Mathematics and English Language.
All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including background checks. Candidates are required to have the Right To Work in the UK and be able to demonstrate this in pre-employment checks.
NIAO is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.

Skills Required