Trainee Accountant

Trainee accountants are either working towards attaining their accounting degree or have recently graduated. They are employed with the view to develop their technical skills in order to continue working for their employer in a higher-level position. Typically, trainee accountants work alongside their more experienced and qualified counterparts and while initially supervised closely, gain increasing independence as their skills develop. The accounting tasks they are required to perform are usually support and lower level in nature. Employers allow time away from work to attend classes and in some cases also provide study and examination leave. Some employers may also contribute to fees associated with study or may ask their employee to enter into an agreement regarding their ongoing commitment to the employer once fully qualified.