Career Opportunity – BSO Trainee Chartered Accountant scheme ref:54771677

18 February 2025

Working as part of the Internal Audit team you will perform risk based internal audit assignments across the BSO Internal Audit client base

BSO The Trainee Chartered Accountant scheme – Three job posts (1 in Belfast, 1 in Derry/L’Derry and 1 Armagh)

The Trainee Chartered Accountant scheme operates under the guidelines set out by Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) and trainees will have access to a range of development opportunities whilst working in a complex, challenging and very rewarding environment.

Working as part of the Internal Audit team you will perform risk based internal audit assignments across the BSO Internal Audit client base. You will perform audits across all areas of risk in the HSC, giving you experience in financial audits and many non-financial audit areas too. You will learn how to conduct an audit, documenting and understanding processes, performing tests on the audit area to ensure compliance with requirements and drafting an audit report to present your findings and recommendations to client Senior Management and the Audit Committee.

As well be being an excellent accountancy training ground, internal audit will give you a sound understanding of risk management, control and governance and will also provide a good foundation for a potential career in the HSC. You will be part of an experienced and highly motivated team who care about delivering high quality work and doing a good job. In a culture where teamwork and working together is key, you’ll receive lots of support throughout your contract from staff who have been where you are.

Salary

Study Leave

** If students commence training with certain exam exemptions their  contract will only be 3 years

Job Spec

If you have a drive for excellence, adapt quickly to the changing world, are enthusiastic about new ways of working, committed to working hard and care about making a difference in the work you do, we really want to hear from you! 

 Qualifications/Education and Experience 

1.1 A minimum 2:1 degree or above in Accountancy, Finance or other relevant degree 

1.2 Experience in the use of computers, in particular Microsoft Office Word and Excel 

1.3 Ability to communicate effectively to meet the needs of the post in full 

1.4 An ability to work on own initiative and with others in a team 

 Stage 1: Application Form  

To apply for the Trainee Accountant Scheme you will need to apply online at via – BSO_Trainee Accountant (WL) – HSCNI Jobs.

Only online applications will be considered. The application form will consist of a number of questions which will be reviewed in line with the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model.  You must answer all questions in their entirety. At short listing each question will be assessed in turn.  A properly completed form is considered part of the shortlisting process.  Please pay particular attention to spelling and grammar. 

Stage 2: Mini Assessment Centre and Interview 

This stage involves the applicant undertaking a short exercise. This will be followed by an interview and these are both designed to test a number of competencies.  

Stage 3: Offers and Confirmation of References 

Offers made to successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and proof of qualifications. 

Please note that all correspondence with you throughout the selection process will be via email therefore it is important that you provide an up to date email address which is regularly checked.