Job Description

The client is a medium sized, independent, Chartered Accountancy practice based in Douglas in the Isle of Man, providing tailored financial and accounting solutions to Isle of Man and International clients.  The Trust is a fiduciary service provider licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority, providing trust and company services to clients all over the world. This role is for an ACCA or ACA Trainee Accountant to join our busy general accountancy practice and corporate service provider.

Requirements

Ambitious and determined to study hard to complete the challenging professional qualification whilst managing full time employment

A graduate with a 2.1 degree or higher

An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.  Discretion, diplomacy and a confident approach are a must.

Willing to learn and a good listener who is prepared to take on responsibility and ownership of tasks.

Have excellent attention to detail.

The successful candidate will join one of our accountancy teams where he/she will report directly to a Manager or to a more senior trainee/administrator.

Responsibilities

The duties of a Trainee Accountant would typically involve but are not restricted to the following:

Accountancy

Bookkeeping including inputting client records

Preparation of accounting schedules and accounts files.

Preparation of Financial Statements.

Preparation of investment schedules.

Preparation of management information and reporting.

Taxation

Preparation of personal tax computations and returns

Preparation of corporate tax computations and returns.

Preparation of VAT computations and returns.

Audit

Preparation of audit schedules, programs and files

Assisting an audit team at a clients premises or from the office as required

Trust and Company Administration

All aspects of trust and company administration which will include direct contact with clients.

Liaison with third party institutions such as banks, brokers and rental agents.

Opportunities

This position gives the right person an excellent opportunity to progress within our accountancy team and achieve a professional qualification whilst gaining a wealth of experience across the varied services of our business.

Other Responsibilities

Representing with a professional image and manner at all times.

Filing and general office duties as required.

Assisting the Managers and Partners as required.

Provision of cover for other members of staff

Opportunities

This position gives the right person an excellent opportunity to progress within our accountancy team and achieve a professional qualification whilst gaining a wealth of experience across the varied services of our business.

Training

This role offers training towards the ACA or ACCA qualification.

Study leave is offered to attend day release courses at Manx Professional Education Services (MPES)

The cost of the course and exam fees will be met by the client for the first attempt at each exam.

No prior experience is necessary as on the job training will be provided in all aspects of the role.

Salary

A competitive salary will be offered to commensurate with qualifications and experience.