Job Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to undertake a 3-year training contract to become a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). This role combines practical finance experience with full exam support and is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in finance or accountancy, such as an apprenticeship or a relevant degree.

What We Offer:

Structured 3-year development plan. Starting salary of 27,000, increasing annually (depending on academic progression). Full funding for professional exams, including first-time exam fees. Paid study leave of up to 24 days per year. 30 days annual paid leave (standard company leave) Support from experienced mentors within the finance team Potential to convert to a permanent role upon qualification.

About The Role

Responsibilities:

Assist in preparing management accounts. Support budgeting and forecasting processes. Conduct financial analysis and reporting including VAT returns, reconciliations, job costing and KPIs. Assist with audit preparation. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Maintain accurate financial records and compliance standards. Be proficient in Excel and Sage.

Key Performance Indicators:

Making timely and consistent progress in formal studies Client feedback Quality of output Ability to develop effective relationships with all team members based in the office.

Key Success Factors:

Ability to develop effective relationships with clients. Practical application of learning and development opportunities Successfully pass the probation period of 6 months.

About the successful candidate:

Completed a relevant apprenticeship, finance placement, or hold a finance-related degree. Strong interest in pursuing a career in accounting. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Commitment to completing professional qualifications. Ability to work as part of a team Demonstrate initiative Embrace the company values and demonstrate these Good working knowledge of all the company policies and procedures, particularly compliance with AML, Financial crime, GDPR and identification requirements.

Additional Information:

Candidates will be required to sign a training agreement, including a repayment clause for exam fees if the contract is terminated early. We will support one re-sit per paper if needed; further attempts will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Any other duties directed by management.

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

Connect - Transform - Sustain


CTS is an award-winning, industry leading facilities management company. Originally a building company, CTS has expanded into heating installation and has further diversified into building maintenance and property development. This has extended the company's reach to over 30,000 properties (and rising), across the island of Ireland. CTS prides itself on exceeding client's expectations and making sure that the client is satisfied with all aspects of work.


We offer full service maintenance contracts to a variety of clients ranging from homes through to education, healthcare, blue light services and other public sector clients. Our senior management team have over 150 years experience in maintenance and construction.


CTS offers works from Waterford to Derry-Londonderry covering Irelands two largest cities of Dublin and Belfast.

Company Culture

Energy & Compliance Services


From all sources of domestic and commercial heating appliances that we service and maintain, we also offer a full install and commission package.


Property Services


Our Property Services team delivers building maintenance for small, medium and large-scale developments, delivering all trades response and preventative maintenance packages to clients in a wide range of general and specialised works including plumbing, heating, flooring, fit out, renovation and insulation.


Development


We provide new build development of residential and commercial property schemes with a portfolio that stretches across the island of Ireland, including land acquisition and the build out of social housing projects right through to commercial premises.

Company Benefits

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Opportunity to travel, Free parking, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Wellbeing Scheme, Social Opportunities, Annual performance review, On the job learning, Bereavement leave, Staff celebration events

Salary

Not disclosed