Trainee Accountant London, England
Job description
Job Title: Trainee Accountant
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London
Working style: 50% Hybrid - home/office based
Close Date: 31st August 2023
We are currently looking for a Trainee Accountant to join Royal London Asset Management, in the Financial Reporting and Controls Team .
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate looking to start a career in Accountancy. Study support will be provided for an accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA) and as your experience and knowledge develops there will be opportunities to progress within the wider Finance team and Royal London.
The Financial Reporting and Controls team ensures that our financial and regulatory reporting occurs on a timely basis and that the ledger and sub-ledgers contain accurate financial information. This role has been created to support business growth at RLAM including the establishment and oversight of companies to support a new Property business.
About the role
Support month end processes including accruals, prepayments and associated journals.
Carry out balance sheet reconciliations.
Statutory entity accounting processes, including the preparation of annual report and accounts.
Provision of insight and analysis to other teams within Finance.
Engagement with external auditors and supporting audit processes.
Assist with preparation of regulatory returns, ensuring they are accurate and submitted on a timely basis
Respond to accounting queries and provide insight and analysis to other teams within Finance.
About you
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Numerate and analytical with excellent attention to detail.
Well organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
Collaborative and flexible - happy to get involved in variety of tasks and projects.
Passionate to build a long-term career in Finance and as a chartered accountant.
About Royal London Asset Management
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) , part of the Royal London Group, is one of the UK's leading fund management companies working with a wide range of clients across the globe to achieve their investment goals. Our long-term, client-driven focus means that we have a long-standing commitment to responsible investment. We act as responsible stewards of our clients’ capital, exercising their rights and influencing positive change.
Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.
We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits
Inclusion, diversity and belonging
We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.
