Role Overview
**Overall **Job Purpose: **
The Junior Trainee Accountant (ACA Trainee) will play a key role in supporting the Finance function of one of Cyprus’s largest insurers and a leading Global Protection & Indemnity Club committed to being the shipping industry’s most trusted and valued P&I insurer. The role is designed for a high‑calibre graduate who is eager to develop strong technical accounting foundations while progressing toward the ICAEW ACA qualification.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate accounting records and process payments and expenses.
- Perform bank reconciliations.
- Complete month end activities and prepare management accounts.
- Prepare year‑end financial statements and coordinate with auditors.
- Assist with VAT returns and regulatory reporting to relevant authorities.
- Conduct due diligence checks for new payees.
- Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation.
- Support the CFO and Finance Team with group reporting and cross border initiatives.
- Carry out additional duties as required.
Person Specification:
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance with a minimum of:
o University of Cyprus: 7.2/10
o UK Universities: 2:1 classification (60–69%)
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with confidence in engaging with colleagues and clients.
- Basic proficiency in Excel and familiarity with the wider Microsoft Office environment.
- Solid understanding of core accounting principles, such as the accruals concept.
- Demonstrates curiosity, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to learn and develop.
- Excellent written and spoken English and Greek (required for effective communication within the role).
Benefits
Join Us at Steamship Mutual
- Become part of our collaborative, supportive, and friendly working environment, where you can enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities to enhance your existing skills and knowledge. We prioritise a healthy work-life balance and offer a competitive hybrid working policy.
- Our clear and transparent career pathways provide continuous support for skill enhancement and create opportunities for professional development. Additionally, we offer access to the Protection & Indemnity Qualification, created by the International Group of P&I Clubs.
- Our attractive benefits package includes private healthcare and a competitive wellbeing subsidy.