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Manager (ACA/ACCA qualified) - 35001

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedFinance
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 1 April 2026

Job Description

Our client is an independent Chartered Accountancy practice located in Douglas, Isle of Man, offering bespoke financial and accounting solutions to both Isle of Man and international clients. They also provide fiduciary services through a licensed trust service provider, catering to a global clientele. The role of Manager has become available within their busy general accountancy practice and corporate service provider. The position calls for a qualified ACA or ACCA individual with proven experience in practice, strong communication abilities, and effective organisational skills, who can lead and mentor junior staff. A confident approach, discretion, and diplomacy are essential, as well as the capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver results within deadlines. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment. Please email team@itchyfeet.im or follow the link for further information and for details on how to apply https://itchyfeetoffshore.com/jobs/35001-manager-acaacca-qualified-isle-of-man/

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi38%
AI exposure (AIOE)i65%

While several routine and documentation-heavy tasks can be augmented by AI and accounting software, the role's core functions—such as staff leadership, client relationship management, and complex compliance interpretation—require human judgment, discretion, and interpersonal skills. The overall automation risk is moderate, but the AI exposure is higher due to the increasing capabilities of GenAI in drafting, analysis, and workflow support.

Task analysis

  • Review and approve financial statements and reports for clients.
  • Lead and mentor junior staff, providing training and performance feedback.
  • Manage client relationships, ensuring high service standards and discretion.
  • Oversee compliance with Isle of Man and international regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and delegate workflow to ensure timely completion of client deliverables.
  • Prepare and review audit files for internal and external purposes.
  • Conduct due diligence for new and existing clients, including risk assessments.
  • Draft and present reports to clients and stakeholders.
  • Support delivery of fiduciary services through the trust service provider.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2421Chartered 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
£0£23k£45k£68k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for faster report drafting and analysis
  • Use workflow automation to streamline audit file preparation
  • Adopt AI-driven compliance checklists for regulatory updates

📈 Disruption outlook

12%1 yr
32%5 yrs
55%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

💻 TechnologyCaseWare Cloud

Automates audit workflows and document management

🤖 AI AgentMindBridge AI

AI-driven risk assessments for financial audits

🌍 OutsourcingVirtual Audit Support

Remote teams for routine audit file preparation

Recommendation

Augment role

AI can streamline compliance and reporting but human oversight remains essential

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Copilot for Excel

Automate financial statement analysis and error checks

Power Automate

Streamline audit workflow and compliance reminders

Copilot for Word

Draft and review client reports efficiently

Key Skills

Financial ReportingExpertFiduciary ServicesAdvancedTeamworkAdvancedStakeholder ManagementAdvancedReport WritingAdvancedAttention to DetailAdvancedConfidentialityExpertTime ManagementAdvancedTraining and DevelopmentIntermediateClient Relationship ManagementAdvancedAdministration and ManagementAdvancedMicrosoft OfficeIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial Analysis and ReportingAudit and Internal ControlsRegulatory ComplianceFiduciary Duties and GovernanceBusiness AdministrationIsle of Man Law and RegulationClient Service and Relationship Management

Alternative Career Paths

Senior Manager – Accountancy Practice92% match

Advance to a senior management role overseeing larger teams and more complex client portfolios.

Compliance Manager80% match

Transition to a specialist compliance leadership role within financial services or corporate administration.

Trust Services Director78% match

Move into a leadership position within fiduciary and trust services, managing high-value client structures.

Financial Controller75% match

Shift to a corporate finance role managing internal financial operations for a business or group.

Also Consider

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

35%

of conversations

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£56k

US ref. $71k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Business and Financial Operations · Wage group: Accountants and Auditors

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