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Sefton Group PLC · Finance

Acca Trainee Accountant

Isle of Man, Douglas · Job Posted February 24, 2026
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Job Description

This role is for an ACCA Trainee Accountant to join our busy general accountancy practice and corporate service provider. 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. 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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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
  • Preparation of personal tax computations and returns
  • Preparation of corporate tax computations and returns
  • Preparation of VAT computations and returns
  • Preparation of audit schedules, programs and files
  • Assisting an audit team at a clients premises or from the office as required
  • 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
  • Representing CM 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

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

What we offer

  • 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 CM for the first attempt at each exam
  • On the job training will be provided in all aspects of the role
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