Trainee Retail Accountant –Retail Plus
Retail Plus is recruiting a motivated Trainee Retail Accountant to join our team in Letterkenny. This is a unique opportunity to begin your career in finance while gaining specialist experience in the retail and service industries – with a strong focus on using modern technologies and AI to transform how businesses are managed.
About Us
At Retail Plus, we specialise in helping retail, forecourt, and service businesses improve performance. We go beyond traditional accounting – combining financial insight with modern dashboards, data analysis, and emerging AI solutions to give business owners real-time visibility and smarter decision-making tools.
The Role
As a trainee, you will:
* Support the preparation of management accounts and retail performance reports
* Learn how to analyse key retail KPIs such as margins, stock control, labour costs, and sales trends
* Gain exposure to projects that apply AI and new technologies to finance and retail operations
* Work alongside our consultants on advisory projects for retail clients
* Build the skills to bridge finance, technology, and retail operations
What We're Looking For
* A graduate or school leaver with an interest in finance and retail business
* Curiosity about how technology and AI can improve the way businesses are run
* Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* No prior experience required – full training will be provided
What We Offer
* Hands-on training in both retail accounting and modern business advisory
* Support to pursue a professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CPA, ACA etc.)
* Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI projects that shape the future of retail finance
* Career growth in a consultancy environment that blends finance and technology
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person