Role Profile: This role is for a trainee accountant studying towards the ACA or ACCA qualification within a busy general accountancy practice and trust and corporate service provider. Person Profile 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 or a very high achieving 'A' Level student 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 Attentive to detail The successful candidate will join one of our Client's accountancy teams where they will report directly to a Manager or to a more senior trainee/administrator 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 Other responsibilities - Representing the company 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 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 employer 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 Guide: £20,000 per annum starting salary, rising with each exam paper passed