Accountant Trainee Cover Letter

Please consider me for the accountant trainee opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for financial commentary and variance analysis of actual data to budget/outlook/forecast for Finance Manager and P&PS EMEA Controller.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Accounting detail orientated with respect of deadline
• Drive and ambition to become a fully qualified member of the team
• Supervise subordinate staff in the Voucher and Accounts Payable Units
• Perform the job duties of subordinate staff on an as-needed basis
• Review and approve all payments processed by the Voucher Unit in the Statewide Financial System (SFS)
• Research and resolve inquiries and issues with outstanding payments, and with SFS errors and issues
• Work with appropriate staff to resolve issues preventing payments from processing
• Respond to audit inquiries from internal and external auditors requests for information from OSC

I am excited to be applying for the position of accountant trainee. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for reporting and analytics to key stakeholders including Finance, Programme Office and Steering Committees and programme workstreams.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Above-average academic grade
• Will be diligent and proactive
• Previous use of Microsoft Navision, Power BI or CCH Tagetik would be an advantage
• Part/Newly qualified AAT or similar
• Accounting or Finance graduate looking to advance their career through further studying in CIMA/ACCA
• Experience using Accounting ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion (desirable) or SAP
• Experience with high volume, low value transactions based entity with a web front end
• Experience using SQL (entry or intermediary level), or a willingness to develop those skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the accountant trainee position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and training to co-workers, especially as it relates to process changes, project activities and new tools/reconciliations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• GCSE Maths or A Level Maths at grade A or B
• Strong Excel skills to an intermediate to high level
• Demonstrate strong project management, communication and interpersonal skill, able to work independently and with great team work
• Strong Excel skills to an intermediate to high level (Vlookups and pivot table experience)
• Assist in the production of management accounts• Assist in the production of statutory accounts• Assist with cash flow forecasting• Create payment proposals and posting vendor payments• Preparation of accruals and prepayments• Reconciliation of inter-company transactions• Resolution of invoice and vendor queries• Resolution of queries from Accounts Receivable and accounts payable functions• Other transactional support• Ad hoc analysis
• Forward thinking with regards to ideas and efficiencies that can be made
• Eagerness to learn and with a can – do attitude
• Good technical use of Excel – pivot tables (training will also be provided)

I would like to submit my application for the accountant trainee opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for end user support on MS Office, Windows OS, networking and mobile devices.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• First-hand closing experience with Oracle, SAP or another ERP
• Fluency in other European languages is a benefit
• Responds to and anticipates client needs in a timely and professional manner
• Investment related experience
• Experience interpreting GASB/FASB statements
• Experience reading/interpreting legal documents
• Certifications - CPA, CFA, CIPM
• Computer literate with a good knowledge of the Microsoft packages including Word, Excel & Outlook

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the accountant trainee position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for fortnightly excel reports, highlighting variances to budget holders.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Have a high level of self-motivation
• Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft Office Packages (Excel, word, Powerpoint)
• Excellent communication skills written and speak
• Curious to navigate upstream in the process and courageous to make decisions
• Proven experience utilizing ERPs such as SAP and Oracle, and Microsoft Office package
• Proactive attitude to design, propose, and implement process changes
• Able to navigate through the organization and interact across different levels
• Customer driven mindset and excellent soft skills to develop strong relationship and team player attitude