ACCA Trainee Accountant for fiduciary services provider
Our client 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 Trainee Accountant to join their 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 their 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 client’s 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.
Other responsibilities
- Representing them 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 their accountancy team and achieve a professional qualification whilst gaining a wealth of experience across the varied services of their business.
Training
- This role offers training towards the 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 Group 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.
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