About the role

As a Trainee Accountant, you’ll learn accountancy from the ground up within a busy general practice.

Rather than specialising in just one area, you’ll gain experience across many aspects of accountancy, giving you a broad understanding of how businesses operate.

Your work could include:

• Preparing accounts for businesses across a range of industries
• Assisting with personal and corporate tax returns
• Bookkeeping and management accounts
• Supporting audit assignments
• Company administration
• Payroll and business support services

Every day is different, and as your knowledge and confidence grow, you’ll gradually take on greater responsibility and build relationships with your own portfolio of clients.

Unlike many larger firms where trainees can spend years in one specialist department, our size allows you to experience the full range of accountancy services, helping you develop technical expertise alongside valuable commercial awareness.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Curious and eager to learn
• Organised and reliable
• A good communicator
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• A logical problem solver
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Positive, motivated and willing to take on new challenges

We’re more interested in your attitude and potential than previous accounting experience.

A good level of numeracy, strong IT skills and an interest in business will help you succeed, but we’ll provide the training and support needed to develop your technical knowledge.

Learn from people who want you to succeed

Nobody begins their career knowing everything. That’s why we’ve created an environment where learning is part of everyday life.

Our experienced accountants and directors work closely with trainees, providing guidance, sharing knowledge and encouraging questions. You’ll receive practical experience alongside structured support as you develop your skills and confidence.

If you choose to study towards a professional qualification, we’ll support you with study leave, practical experience and ongoing encouragement throughout your journey.

Why choose us

When you join us, you’re not just starting a job - you’re beginning a professional career.

You’ll benefit from:

• A varied and interesting workload from day one
• Full support towards a professional accounting qualification
• Mentoring from experienced accountants, managers and directors
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and businesses
• A friendly, supportive team where your contribution matters
• Modern offices designed to support collaboration and learning
• Excellent long-term career opportunities

Collenette Jones is an independent Guernsey accountancy practice offering:

• Accounts preparation
• Tax services
• Audit
• Bookkeeping
• Payroll
• Company administration
• Business advisory services
• Pension and trust services

Because we provide such a wide range of services under one roof, no two days are ever the same.

For almost five decades we’ve worked with businesses, individuals and organisations across Guernsey, building long-standing relationships through professional advice, local knowledge and personal service.

Our culture

We’re proud of the culture we’ve built. As a relatively small firm, everyone knows each other, and every member of the team plays an important role.

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, respected and trusted. We work hard for our clients, but we also believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and creating an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Many members of our team have been with us for years, something we believe reflects the positive and supportive culture we’ve created.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe that different perspectives make us a stronger business.

Outside work, we enjoy social events and celebrating achievements together because building great relationships is just as important as delivering great work.

Our new office

As our business continues to grow, so does our investment in our people.

We’ve recently moved into Fairbairn House, a purpose-designed modern office that provides an inspiring place to work, collaborate and learn.

With bright open workspaces, modern meeting facilities and technology that supports flexible working, our new office reflects our ambition for the future while providing an excellent environment for our team to develop their careers.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus once probation has passed
• Generous holiday allowance
• Secondary Pension scheme
• Study support and paid study leave
• Professional subscription fees paid
• Modern office environment
• Friendly and supportive team
• Excellent long-term career opportunities
• Ready to start your career?

What you’ll need:

Strong GCSE and A-Level (or equivalent) results

Good numeracy and IT skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

A willingness to learn and develop personally and professionally

If you’re looking for more than just your first job-if you’re looking for a profession where you can continue learning, build lasting relationships and develop a rewarding career - we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV together with a covering letter to:

Gareth Nicolle
Director
Collenette Jones

Email: gareth@cjco.gg

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.