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Careers at Purple Accounts Isle of Man

Award winning Purple Accounts was established in 2007 and is a family owned, growing accountancy practice in the Isle of Man and UK. 

 

Supporting business owners, entrepreneurs and individuals with essentials such as accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, tax and VAT – but also helping them to grow.  As Xero Gold Champion Partners and digital accounting specialists, we combine cloud technology with human expertise and care. ​​

Our mission? Making a real, tangible difference to the lives of business owners in the Isle of Man and UK.

CLIENT ACCOUNTANT 

Client Accountant Wanted: Be Part of the Purple Accounts Success Story!

  • Are you an accountant look for a new opportunity?

  • Are you stuck in the doldrums of the day to day?

  • Want to develop your skills and further your career - perhaps build a team?​

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The Role:

This role is tailor-made for a dynamic, customer-focused and all-around enthusiastic individual ready to work closely with and support business owners.  You may also wish to progress onto developing and managing a team as we grow further. 

Responsibilities (In a Nutshell):

  • Greet and advise our customers - get to know them and their businesses 

  • Keep client accounts up to date and provide impeccable reporting, always

  • Embrace the tech side of life and thrive in it

  • Keep financial ledgers in check perfectly

  • Prepare accurate trial balances

  • Work your magic with bank and control account reconciliations

  • Master the art of crafting Management Accounts and financial forecasting

  • Deliver those little extras that make all the difference to our clients

  • Play the deadline game like a champion, no penalties on your watch

  • Be the liaison with our strategic partners and other worldly 3rd parties

  • Make workflow more efficient – internally and for our clients

  • Improve service quality, speed and efficiency through tech wizardry

  • Keep an eye out for opportunities that help our clients' business and personal needs. Debt management? Credit control? Mortgages? Pensions? Cashflow? We've got it all!

 

The Ideal Person: Are You the One?

  • You've got a rock-solid understanding of double entry accounting principles

  • You're at least Part Qualified ACCA, and you wear it like a badge of honour

  • You've ideally worked in a practice environment before

  • Independence is your middle name (not literally, of course)

  • Fast-paced environments don't make you break a sweat; they make you thrive

  • Xero and API’s are your secret weapon - or will be

  • Deadlines? Bring 'em on!

  • Your phone and email etiquette? Top-notch!

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What's in It for You: The Purple Accounts Perks

  • Competitive salary, ranging from £30,000 to £40,000 per year depending on experience

  • Performance related bonuses

  • 28 days of annual leave

  • Flexible working hours and 4pm Friday finish

  • Healthshield benefit after probation

  • Positive and inviting work environment in beautiful new offices in Douglas

  • Excellent career prospects within a growing business which values your career and personal development (genuinely)

Ready to take the leap?

Don't be shy; send us your application!

We'd love to hear from you.

Application Process:

Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're the person we've been searching for. Bonus points for including your favourite accounting joke. 

(posted 11/4/24)

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