Part Qualified Accountant, Belfast

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

  
  

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