Trainee Accountant

Are you ready for a change? Become part of F.D.C. and Associates Ltd, as part of FDC Group. 

FDC Group is a fast growing, full service, multi-disciplined professional services provider. Established in 1973, with headquarters in Cork and 50+ office locations nationwide, we offer a range of Accounting, Taxation, Agri-Consultancy, Financial and Business Advisory to a diversified portfolio of 30,000 + clients.

At FDC, our strength lies in our local presence. We work closely with clients in the communities, building trusted, long term relationships that make a real difference to businesses, farms, families and individuals. 

We are seeking to hire a Trainee Accountant in our Waterford City office.

Full time hours: 37.5 hrs per week (in office work only). Working hours are Monday- Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am-2pm.

The responsibilities of the Trainee will be to assist in the following areas:

• Accounts preparations for our clients
• VAT Returns
• Data Entry
• Payroll
• Bank Reconciliation
• Income Tax & Corporation Tax returns
• Ad hoc tasks

Candidate Profile:

• Hold an Honours Primary Degree (obtained or predicted) and be interested in pursuing a career in Accountancy.
• Be interested in a rewarding long-term career with one of the most established groups operating in rural Ireland.
• Have strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Have excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Be highly motivated, enthusiastic, confident, and self-starting individual.
• Be flexible and well organised.
• Be a natural team player, comfortable working closely in a team environment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to obtaining a professional qualification.

FDC Benefits:

• ACCA Accredited 
• Competitive study leave package

• The opportunity to work locally, developing long term client relationships within your community. 
• Strong support for personal and professional development, including our internal training.
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and integrity.
• A charity fund and sustainability initiative.
• Pension scheme.
• Aviva Care which includes access to digital GP, second medical opinion, bereavement support, family care mental health support, life assurance and PHI cover.

Full time hours; 37.5 hrs per week (in office work only).

Salary: Attractive