Trainee Accountant – (Hybrid, Lagos)

About the job

Are you a recent accounting graduate or entry-level professional looking to build your career in a dynamic tech and telecoms company? Fieldbase is looking for a sharp, curious, and highly motivated Trainee Accountant to work under the guidance of our Senior Accountant as we scale our operations across Nigeria and Africa.

This is a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience, contribute to live projects, and grow within a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation.

What You’ll Learn and Do

As a Trainee Accountant, you’ll provide support across the finance function while receiving hands-on mentoring. Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with bookkeeping and account reconciliations

Supporting billing operations for subscription-based services

Helping maintain inventory records and documentation

Assisting in preparing monthly management reports

Supporting tax filings (VAT, PAYE, WHT) under supervision

Participating in internal control checks and process improvements

Assisting with payroll preparation and benefits administration

Working on Zoho, Xero, and other accounting systems

Learning how to support internal and external audits

Who You Are

A recent graduate or entry-level candidate with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Actively pursuing ICAN or ACCA (or planning to begin)

Strong attention to detail and numeracy

Eager to learn and take initiative

Organised and willing to work in a structured, process-driven environment

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

Exposure to any accounting software (Zoho, Xero, QuickBooks) is a plus

Based in Lagos and able to work from the office part of the week

Industries:Telecommunications

Function: Accounting and Finance