Trainee Accountant Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for a Financial Accounting service of accurate and efficient transaction processing and ledger maintenance to agreed standards.

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:

• Study will be supported
• We believe a positive forward-thinking approach is also a key requirement for the role, allied to a passion for a successful career in business, so we search for dynamic individuals who have the makings of an exceptional leader and communicator
• Well organised, accurate and efficient
• Experience of developing productive, meaningful, trusted and positive working relationships
• Accurate, timely and diligent performance of all duties
• Passion to learn, great team work, engage with the business with strong partnership skills
• Fluent in computer skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and AnalyzeNY

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for an accounting support to operational managers by providing analysis and reports as required.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to present themselves well when communicating with customers and suppliers
• Reliable, diligent and flexible
• Gradate with excellent academics
• A computer science or information technology background an advantage
• Minimum 3 B’s at A-Level
• Have excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Self-motived and ambitious
• CPA or ACCA holder is an advantage

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

Previously, I was responsible for accounting for the assigned organization entity or facility, verifying the accuracy of journal entries, budget and accounting classifications and charges to assigned accounts.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Provide guidance and training to subordinate staff on policy, procedures, proper accounting per OSC & SFS guidelines, and technical matters
• Cross-train with other accounting staff to provide office coverage
• Computer literate in the use of Office Systems Microsoft Office
• Experience of monthly accounting close process in a fast paced environment preferred
• Fast learner with high level of initiative and commitment
• Good command in both English and Chinese
• Ideally AAT qualified / working towards a professional accounting qualification
• Some all-round practical accounting experience gained within a fast paced, corporate environment

In response to your job posting for trainee accountant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for training, guidance and oversight to an Accounting Specialist/Accounting Analyst in performing tasks that support the overall Inventory Valuation responsibilities and also being prepared to serve as a back-up as needed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Seeking CIMA qualification is a distinct advantage
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and a fast-paced working environment
• Good knowledge of Finance Principles
• Accounts experience at a transactional level
• Multicultural and very diverse environment with people from over 30 countries
• Opportunity for process improvement/simplification/standardization
• Solid Accounting experience in a multi-GAAP environment
• First experience of closing the books, ideally in an international environment or in the R2R function of an SSC

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support for business unit accounting staff; participate in implementation of new accounting guidance; participate in resolution and documentation of accounting issues.

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

• Accurate, timely, detail oriented
• Will be involved in transacting and researching problems as they arise in these accounting systems and online banking applications
• Will be involved in bank account and SFS fund reconciliations, Accounts Receivable/Billing and Accounts Payable transactions to various state agencies and authorities
• Will respond to audit inquiries from internal and external auditors requests from OSC
• Technical accounting skills including Excel skills, knowledge of GAAP, and accounting policies and procedures
• Strong in planning, organizing, good interpersonal skills, oral and written communication
• Use of Oracle
• Previous background in preparation of VAT returns