Trainee Chartered Accountant - 33079

Itchyfeet Recruitment AgencyVia agency

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedFinance

Posted 15 March 2026Closes 1 April 2026

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👤 For candidates

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Leverage AI tools for rapid financial data analysis
›Use automation to streamline report preparation tasks
›Apply AI-powered audit software for compliance checks

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

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48% Medium riskAI 62%

AI Exposure (AIOE)62%

O*NET 13-2011.02

Top Skills

Attention to Detail Data Analysis Financial Reporting

🇬🇧 Visa eligible↑ 35% Claude Index

Job Description

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Chartered Accountant to join their growing office in the Isle of Man, with positions starting in August 2025. This full-time role is ideal for those about to complete a degree or PhD and looking to begin a professional career in accountancy. Working with a wide range of clients, from small businesses to global brands, you will support the delivery of assurance services while studying towards the ACA qualification. Please email team@itchyfeet.im or follow the below link for further information and for details on how to apply https://itchyfeetoffshore.com/jobs/33079-icaew-aca-trainee-chartered-accountant-program-isle-of-man/

Automation Risk

Automation probability48%

AI exposure (AIOE)62%

Many tasks in this trainee role are structured and data-driven, making them suitable for automation or AI augmentation (e.g., report preparation, data analysis, compliance checks). However, significant elements require human judgment, learning, and client interaction, which reduce overall automation risk but increase AI exposure for routine and analytical tasks.

Task analysis

Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for a variety of clients.
Support audit teams in conducting assurance engagements, including gathering and analyzing financial data.
Liaise with clients to collect required documentation and clarify queries.
Study for and complete ACA qualification exams alongside work responsibilities.
Prepare working papers and maintain accurate audit trails.
Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning.
Perform basic data analysis to identify trends or anomalies in client accounts.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible

UK SOC2020: 2421 — Chartered and Certified Accountants

O*NET: 13-2011.02 —

AI analysis: 15 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £90k

UK sector median

£58,597

UK sector mean

£86,468

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👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Leverage AI tools for rapid financial data analysis
›Use automation to streamline report preparation tasks
›Apply AI-powered audit software for compliance checks

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologyPower Automate

Automate repetitive data entry and report generation tasks

🤖 AI AgentAzure AI Document Intelligence

Extract and analyse client documentation automatically

🌍 OutsourcingOffshore Audit Support

Delegate routine audit prep to external specialists

⚡ Recommendation

⚡ Augment role

AI can enhance trainee productivity but human judgement remains essential

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Excel

Automate data analysis and anomaly detection

Power Automate

Streamline report preparation and compliance workflows

Copilot for Word

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Key Skills

Attention to DetailAdvancedData AnalysisIntermediateFinancial ReportingIntermediateAuditBeginnerMicrosoft ExcelIntermediateTime ManagementIntermediateCritical ThinkingIntermediateTeamworkIntermediateReport WritingBeginnerRegulatory ComplianceBeginnerEconomics and AccountingIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Accounting PrinciplesAudit and Internal ControlsFinancial Analysis and ReportingFinancial Regulations and ComplianceBusiness AdministrationData Analysis and ReportingRegulatory ComplianceIsle of Man Law and Regulation

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Tax Associate75% match

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Also Consider

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