Numerical Abilities – Trainee accountants need to have an aptitude for numbers and the ability to make calculations and work out formulas with ease
Analytical Skills – As part of this job, trainee accountants need to be able to spot trends in data and highlight inaccuracies or discrepancies in records
Integrity – Trainee accountants work with a company’s financial data and need to keep this information confidential, so they possess the integrity to uphold best practices and retain transparent records about the organization’s financial records
Computer Skills – This role requires the ability to use accounting software as well as computer software to input and amend data and records
Detail-Oriented– Trainee accountants need to be detail-oriented to be able to input data accurately and to recognize any errors they or others may have made
