Downey Osborne is partnering with a well-established accountancy practice in Northern Ireland to appoint a Part Qualified Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently completing their training contract, or a part qualified accountant looking to move into a supportive practice environment with strong exposure to both audit and accounts work.
The role offers structured development, strong mentoring and a clear pathway to qualification, with full study support provided.
Benefits
Salary circa £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
Performance related bonus
Full study support package
Early finish every Friday
Structured training and career development
Strong focus on work life balance with no expected overtime
About You
Part qualified ACA, ACCA or currently in a training contract (considering a move)
Some audit experience gained within practice
Strong technical understanding with good attention to detail
Interest in developing accounts preparation skills (training provided)
Strong communication and organisational skills
Motivated, reliable and keen to progress towards qualification
About Your New Role
Always
Assist with audit fieldwork across a range of SME clients
Support the preparation of financial statements and statutory accounts
Work closely with seniors and managers on audit planning and execution
Engage with clients to gather information and support audit processes
Often
Carry out substantive testing and audit procedures
Assist with accounts preparation work for a varied client portfolio
Support completion of audit files and working papers
Develop understanding of accounting systems and client processes
Occasionally
Assist with tax returns and basic compliance work
Support senior team members on ad hoc assignments
Get exposure to a variety of industries and client types
Never
Be expected to work unpaid overtime or miss a Friday early finish
Be asked to chase a clients missing audit evidence through a flock of seagulls armed only with a calculator and optimism
WHJS1_NI
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The role offers structured development, strong mentoring and a clear pathway to qualification, with full study support provided.
Benefits
Salary circa £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience
Performance related bonus
Full study support package
Early finish every Friday
Structured training and career development
Strong focus on work life balance with no expected overtime
About You
Part qualified ACA, ACCA or currently in a training contract (considering a move)
Some audit experience gained within practice
Strong technical understanding with good attention to detail
Interest in developing accounts preparation skills (training provided)
Strong communication and organisational skills
Motivated, reliable and keen to progress towards qualification
About Your New Role
Always
Assist with audit fieldwork across a range of SME clients
Support the preparation of financial statements and statutory accounts
Work closely with seniors and managers on audit planning and execution
Engage with clients to gather information and support audit processes
Often
Carry out substantive testing and audit procedures
Assist with accounts preparation work for a varied client portfolio
Support completion of audit files and working papers
Develop understanding of accounting systems and client processes
Occasionally
Assist with tax returns and basic compliance work
Support senior team members on ad hoc assignments
Get exposure to a variety of industries and client types
Never
Be expected to work unpaid overtime or miss a Friday early finish
Be asked to chase a clients missing audit evidence through a flock of seagulls armed only with a calculator and optimism
WHJS1_NI
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