ACA Training Contract

Belfast
Excellent salary and benefit package

Position:ACA Training Contract
ContractTterm:: 3.5 year fixed term contract
Location: 405 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7EW

Description

PGM Chartered Accountants are a rapidly growing accountancy firm with offices based at 405 Lisburn Road, Belfast and at 12 Windsor Avenue, Lurgan. We are presently recruiting an ACA trainee.

ACA Trainees

• PGM Chartered Accountants wish to recruit a trainee Chartered Accountant. The position will involve a 3.5 year ICAEW or CAI fixed term training contract with paid study leave provided in line with CAI or ICAEW guidelines.
  
  We are seeking an individual with a strong academic record who is enthusiastic and committed to succeeding in all exams. The successful candidate will work primarily in the audit department and will also gain excellent experience in the accounts and tax departments.

Essential skills and experience

• • Graduates with a minimum 2.1 Honours Degree or have passed CAP1 through the elevation programme.
• • Excellent school exam record.
• • Strong IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office software packages.
• • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Term

3.5 year fixed term training contract.

Salary

Pay, study leave, exam fees and course material in accordance with CAI or ICAEW guidelines

Applications

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria please send your CV together with a covering letter in strictest confidence to Tanya Gibson at tanya.gibson@pgmaccountants.com.

Closing date

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please send the following to the Practice Manager Tanya Gibson at tanya.gibson@pgmaccountants.com.

• An up to date copy of your CV.
• A covering letter explaining why you wish to be a chartered accountant and why you think you would be suited to this position.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Friday 3 April 2026.

Please note we reserve the right to enhance the criteria to aid shortlisting.

Senior Tax Manager

Belfast
Excellent salary and benefit package

Position: Position: Senior Tax Manager
Contract Duration: Permanent Full or Part time
Location: 405 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7EW

Background & Purpose

This is a critical and exciting role, reporting to the Managing Director. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will have sound financial technical skills, an ability to manage a diverse portfolio whilst offering creative solutions for the future growth and success of the business.

Principal Roles

1. Tax Compliance (30%)
   Management of a portfolio of high-net-worth individual tax returns.
   Respond to specific tax queries raised by clients or staff members.
   Manage HMRC full and aspect enquiries in relation to PAYE, Personal Tax, Corporate Tax and VAT.
   Billing in relation to the tax department and control of WIP.
2. Tax Consultancy (70%)
   Restructures; CPOS; Capital Allowance Reviews; Groups with foreign entities; Share sales and Acquisitions; Trade and Asset sales; S198 elections and R+D reports.
   Preparation of Tax Updates to be emailed to clients and prospective clients.

Essential skills and experience

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following achievements and skills; Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA (preferable). Qualified CTA (essential). Three years post qualification experience in practice. Excellent exam record. Experience at managerial level. Excellent written and interpersonal skills.

Salary

Excellent salary and benefit package available dependent on experience.

Applications

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria please send your CV together with a covering letter in strictest confidence to Tanya Gibson at tanya.gibson@pgmaccountants.com.

Closing date

We are always looking for talented accountants. Please send your CV together with a covering letter in strictest confidence to Tanya Gibson at tanya.gibson@pgmaccountants.com.

Other Positions

Other positions will be advertised on the company’s website as required.

All our qualified staff are required to attend CPD each year.
We are a registered member of Mercia Ireland Training.

We operate a TOIL system of time recording (Time Off in Lieu).