Trainee Accountant

Job Title: Trainee Accountant

About the company

Company Bureau Formations is Ireland's leading Company Formations, Company Secretarial and Corporate Service Practice. We are a 'one\-stop\-shop' for people looking to start or grow their business. We are a dynamic, award\-winning organisation celebrating 29 years in business this year and Winner in the Services Category, National Small Business Awards Ireland 2026 with the Small Firms Association.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking to recruit Trainee Accountant, to join our fantastic team, in response to continued growth in the business.

The successful candidate will receive structured on\-the\-job training and support towards a recognised professional accountancy qualification. As knowledge and experience develop, the Trainee Accountant will take on greater responsibility for accounting and tax assignments across a varied portfolio of Irish and international clients.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

· Process client accounting records accurately using Xero and other relevant systems.

· Assist with the preparation of annual accounts from client records through to draft financial statements.

· Prepare VAT returns and support other tax compliance work, including corporation tax and income tax returns as experience develops.

· Maintain complete, accurate and properly organised working papers and client records.

· Communicate with clients by telephone and email to request information and resolve queries.

· Manage assigned tasks and deadlines across a portfolio of clients.

· Participate fully in training and work towards an approved professional accountancy qualification.

· Support the team with other accounting and administrative work as required.

Skills and Experience Required:

· A passion and desire to pursue a career as a qualified Accountant (or Accounting Technician)

· An accountancy degree or ATI qualification or part\-qualification of an accountancy profession is essential

· Professional experience in a similar role would be a distinct advantage, in particular bookkeeping experience and experience with Xero, ROS, excel etc.

· Strong business acumen

· Excellent numerical, analytical and IT skills

· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients and colleagues.

· Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and a proactive approach to work.

· Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience, including experience with Xero or ROS, would be an advantage but is not essential.

Training, study support and benefits

· A structured trainee contract for the successful candidate.

· Support towards an approved professional accountancy qualification.

· Exam and study support, including paid study leave in line with the company study leave arrangements.

· An assigned mentor and ongoing on\-the\-job learning with experienced accountants and managers.

· Practical client experience across bookkeeping, accounts preparation and tax compliance.

· Career progression opportunities as experience and professional studies develop.

· Company pension, healthcare plan, funded social events and TaxSaver and Bike to Work schemes.

· Hybrid working arrangements, where applicable to the role and business requirements.

This is a really great opportunity for the right candidate to develop a career with a leading and growing company in Corporate Services. Please apply below. Should you be successful for interview stage we will contact you shortly. More information on Company Bureau is available on our website www.companyformations.ie

Job Type: Fixed term

Pay: €28,000\.00\-€32,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Work from home

• DUBLIN 7, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Do you have an accountancy degree or qualification or part\-qualification?


• Do you have professional experience in a similar role?


• Are you an EU or UK Citizen or do you currently hold a valid work permit to work full\-time in Ireland?

• Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)

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