Trainee Accountant

Job Details

Posted: Friday, 22 August 2025
Deadline: Saturday, 30 August 2025
Negotiable

Job Description

TMF Group offers an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Accountant to gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping and financial reporting. You will support senior staff in preparing financial statements, managing client accounts, and meeting statutory deadlines. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a passion for accounting, offering a platform to develop skills in a global financial services environment.

Requirements

  • Degree holder in Accountancy
  • Resourceful, independent, and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and communication skills, with strong ability to plan ahead and organise themselves
  • Analytical structured mindset with ability to follow and build upon existing processes and ensure data is maintained with accuracy and consistency
  • Fluency in English preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word essential, with experience of local accounting system desirable

Responsibilities

  • Perform bookkeeping functions including data entry and coding
  • Draft primary documents in accordance with statutory requirements for sales, expense reports, fixed assets, and inventory items, and turn them over to senior staff for checking
  • Prepare supporting analysis of all balance sheet accounts monthly
  • Prepare balance sheet, income statements, and various other accounting statements and reports required by the client
  • Meet statutory and corporate deadlines for each client, filing recurrent tax forms electronically (e.g., CBI and Tax filings)
  • Assist during statutory or internal audits with queries and follow-ups
  • Prepare draft replies to clients’ queries
  • Assist with preparation of financial statements
  • Assist with preparation of capital account statements
  • Assist with preparation of drawdown and distribution notices
  • Assist with payment preparation

Apply online

Additional Instructions

To apply, visit the provided link and complete the online application form. Upload your CV, degree in Accountancy, and any relevant documentation. Ensure all details are accurate before submitting. Monitor your email for updates from TMF Group regarding your application status.

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