Trainee Accountant

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.