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Junior Accountant / ACCA Trainee

A hands-on start in accounting while working towards ACCA, at a family-owned professional services firm in Nicosia. On-site.

Nicosia
Full-time, Permanent
On-site
Competitive and fully negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications
Posted
March 7, 2026
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Our client is a well-established family-owned professional services firm, operating for over 35 years and employing a growing team of approximately 15 professionals. The firm provides audit, tax, advisory, accounting, and financial reporting services to a diverse portfolio of local and international clients, operating under the highest ethical and professional standards.

The company places strong emphasis on teamwork, continuous learning, and a personalised client approach, offering a supportive environment where junior professionals can develop solid technical foundations and grow long-term careers.

We are seeking a Junior Accountant / ACCA Trainee to join the Accounting team in Nicosia. This role is ideal for a motivated early-career professional looking to gain hands-on accounting experience while working towards ACCA qualification within a structured and supportive firm.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing accounting information
  • Manage day-to-day accounting transactions, including supplier and bank reconciliations
  • Assist with payroll-related matters
  • Prepare and submit VAT and VIES returns
  • Issue invoices and manage invoicing processes
  • Prepare payment instructions and process online payments
  • Maintain and update company ledgers
  • Handle accruals and prepayments on issued and received invoices
  • Maintain subsidiary and general ledgers, including trial balances and reconciliations
  • Communicate daily with clients to collect required financial information
  • Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets
  • Prepare cash flow statements and management accounts
  • Cooperate with audit and taxation departments to meet client financial reporting and tax requirements
  • Perform other accounting-related duties as required

Requirements

  • University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Previous accounting experience will be considered an advantage
  • Excellent command of Greek and English, both written and spoken (additional languages are an advantage)
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Self-motivated, energetic, and able to work under pressure

Benefits

  • 13th salary
  • Parking allowance (as the office is based in the centre of Nicosia)
  • Comprehensive training and mentoring opportunities
  • Medical insurance
  • Provident fund
  • Friday afternoons off
  • Opportunity to work in a stable, family-run firm with a supportive culture and long-term growth prospects

About Heilsa Recruitment

Heilsa is a specialist recruitment agency and headhunter in Cyprus, placing talent in Financial Services, Law & Compliance, Tech and iGaming. We send employers a short, screened shortlist, never bulk CVs. Hiring in Cyprus? Book a free discovery call.

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