Finance Assistant - 1 Year Industrial Placement September 2023 London, England
Job description
Arbuthnot Latham has been associated with banking since 1833. We combine private and commercial banking, wealth planning and investment management. We believe in traditional relationship and service-led banking powered by modern technology.
This is a one year Industrial Placement starting on 4th September 2023. To be eligible for this programme you must be currently studying at University and undertaking a one year industrial placement as part of your course.
As we have a number of Industrial Placement Opportunities across different business areas, please apply to just one or two vacancies which are most relevant to your degree subject and career goals.
Key Responsibilities
- As the Finance Assistant you will support the Finance Team at month-end by performing data extraction and other projects as required
- Assist other members in the Finance Team to ensure that all invoices and postings are correctly coded within the General Ledger
- Providing aspects of the business with ad hoc pieces of analysis work as and when required
- Provide support to the wider finance team as and when required
- Support to Accounts Payable by ensuring all invoices/expenses and other documentation correctly filed on an ongoing basis
- Assist in the upkeep of supplier details within the Accounts payable system
- Develop relationships with key suppliers and be able to answer queries autonomously
- Project support to the Finance Team across audit, business partnering and systems improvement
- Working with our systems, processes and reporting platforms to support business performance and day to day management
- Take responsibility for our office admin tasks
Risk
- Responsible for managing risks inherent to the role by diligently observing internal policies and procedures
Knowledge / Experience
- Desire to pursue a career in Accounting
- Interest in Financial Services/Banking
- Strong analytical skills
- Good Excel and IT skill
- Attention to detail
- Ambitious, inquisitive and organised
- Studying towards degree level qualification
- Team work
- Business & Commercial Focus
- Communication & Confidence
Application Process
We aim to make our application process as simple and as straight forward as possible, but also want to ensure candidates have the appropriate skills for the roles that they are applying for. Registration is simple and, if eligible for the programme, you will be sent a 30-45 minute online assessment as part of the application process. If you are successful at the assessment we will be in touch shortly after to arrange the two stage interview process.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
Applications for this programme will be open until we receive enough applications. When that happens, we’ll close the programme to new candidates. Please complete your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Work, Life and Benefits
Arbuthnot Latham is committed to equal-opportunities for all staff and candidates. We embrace inclusion & diversity and understand why they are critical for the success of our business and people.
At Arbuthnot Latham we offer:
- Competitive salary, pension, BUPA Single Cover & holiday allowance
- Opportunity for Agile working
