Current vacancies

Graduate Trainee Accountant


Location: Douglas, Isle of Man
Department: Finance
Closing date: 13 Jun 2025



An opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Trainee Accountant within our Finance Team. 

A career as a trainee accountant with IFGL will give you the opportunity to join a successful and fast growing company based in the Isle of Man. With assets of US$27bn and around 600 staff employed worldwide, IFGL is one of the largest employers in the Isle of Man and represents a great opportunity for candidates looking to pursue a career in financial services. 

The successful candidate can expect to: 

  • Join a Finance team of around 60 people
  • Be part of one of our financial reporting or financial systems teams
  • Expand their experience through rotations between the various teams over the course of their training period

 

The successful candidate will study the ACCA accounting qualification. We provide a comprehensive study package, which includes access to external training material and study leave. It will take approximately 3-4 years to obtain your qualification if exams are passed at the first attempt. 

Salary increments will be awarded as you progress through the examinations and take on more responsibility. 

The minimum academic requirements are: 

  • GCSE grade B for Mathematics and English
  • Hold or be on track for at least a 2.2 in your degree

 

Candidates will be required to demonstrate: 

  • Familiarity with the ACCA qualification
  • Good numerical skills and the ability to analyse data
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Excel and Word (or similar packages)

 

If you, or you know someone who is interested in applying for this position, please forward your current CV with a covering letter to careers@ifg-ltd.com 

We encourage and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds because we embrace diversity and inclusivity within our business. 

Benefits for Isle of Man employees



28 days holiday plus UK bank holidays



Generous discretionary bonus scheme



Voluntary “double matching” pension scheme



Private medical insurance (after qualification period)



Life assurance



Income protection



Free car parking



On site gym