Trainee Accountant
Northern Ireland Audit OfficeAntrim£25,978 to £37,177 per annum ( 2025/26 rates under review)Full-timeTemporaryTrainee
Trainee Accountants
Reference: TAC 10/26
Salary Scale: £25,978 to £37,177 per annum (under review)
Location: Hybrid (regular attendance is required at NIAO Belfast and client sites)
Contract: Fixed Term Full Time (37 hours per week).
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a highly attractive and comprehensive benefits package including:
•hybrid and flexible working • generous annual leave plus 12 public/privilege holidays • family friendly benefits including enhanced paid sick and maternity and shared parental leave • salary sacrifice provisions (Cycle to Work, AVCs) • generous NICS pension scheme provision • free on-site car parking with EV charging points • on-site gym and an active sports and social calendar • payment of professional fees and extensive staff learning and development opportunities • employer supported volunteering • employee assistance programme and wellbeing hub.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
At the closing date for applications, you will be required to demonstrate:
1. An Honours Degree of at least 2:1 in any discipline
OR be graduating in summer 2027 with a predicted 2:1 or higher
OR have completed the second year of your degree (240 credits) and be graduating in summer 2027 with a predicted 2:1 or higher
OR hold ATI Level 5 Accounting Technicians Diploma
OR be due to complete ATI Level 5 Accounting Technicans Diploma in summer 2027.
2. Have access to a form of transport that will enable you to meet the mobility needs of the post in full.
3. GCSE/GCE ‘O’ Level at Grades A-C in 7 separate subjects, which must include Mathematics and English Language.
More information on the role and key responsibilities can be found in the Role Profile.
All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including background checks.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate in pre-employment checks that they have the Right To Work in the UK.
NIAO is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.
Reference: TAC 10/26
Salary Scale: £25,978 to £37,177 per annum (under review)
Location: Hybrid (regular attendance is required at NIAO Belfast and client sites)
Contract: Fixed Term Full Time (37 hours per week).
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a highly attractive and comprehensive benefits package including:
•hybrid and flexible working • generous annual leave plus 12 public/privilege holidays • family friendly benefits including enhanced paid sick and maternity and shared parental leave • salary sacrifice provisions (Cycle to Work, AVCs) • generous NICS pension scheme provision • free on-site car parking with EV charging points • on-site gym and an active sports and social calendar • payment of professional fees and extensive staff learning and development opportunities • employer supported volunteering • employee assistance programme and wellbeing hub.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
At the closing date for applications, you will be required to demonstrate:
1. An Honours Degree of at least 2:1 in any discipline
OR be graduating in summer 2027 with a predicted 2:1 or higher
OR have completed the second year of your degree (240 credits) and be graduating in summer 2027 with a predicted 2:1 or higher
OR hold ATI Level 5 Accounting Technicians Diploma
OR be due to complete ATI Level 5 Accounting Technicans Diploma in summer 2027.
2. Have access to a form of transport that will enable you to meet the mobility needs of the post in full.
3. GCSE/GCE ‘O’ Level at Grades A-C in 7 separate subjects, which must include Mathematics and English Language.
More information on the role and key responsibilities can be found in the Role Profile.
All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including background checks.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate in pre-employment checks that they have the Right To Work in the UK.
NIAO is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.
The closing date for applications is Monday the 2nd of November 2026
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