Finance Graduate

Pear Talent - Finance Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment agency seeks a Finance Graduate or part-qualified Accountant for a hybrid role in the City of London. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, analyzing results, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments. The role offers a salary of £30,000 - £40,000, study support, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Study support

Bonus

Pension

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with relevant degree in finance or related field required.
• Experience in finance or accounting internships preferred.
• Strong communication skills essential for liaising with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of Group financial statements reported to stock markets.
• Collaborate with business units to obtain financial information.
• Analyze Group results and respond to questions from senior management.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

University Graduate in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics

Job description

FINANCE GRADUATE - TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT

• Essential: Graduate (Finance/Maths/Economics etc) OR Part-qual Accountant
• £30,000 - £40,000 + STUDY SUPPORT + Package (incl. bonus, pension etc.)
• City of London, very flexible hybrid WFH (3-4 days p/wk)

Pear Talent is representing a globally recognisable FTSE100 Financial Services business who are looking for an ambitious Finance Graduate or part-qualified Accountant to join their City based Group Finance team in a challenging and varied role. This team provide the financial results as well as the supporting commentary and analysis on the Company's performance that's announced to the stock market.

You’ll be the latest addition to a high-calibre team and benefit from tailored development and support in completing your accounting qualification (costs + study days). You'll also have regular exposure to other teams and senior management across Group Finance, leading to a real breadth of experience and great prospects for internal progression.

Key accountabilities

• The key elements of this role include supporting the preparation of the Group financial statements reported to the stock markets,
• Understand the Company including the markets in which they operate, their strategies, risks, products and key drivers of performance;
• Support the process of reporting the Group's financial statements to the stock market (incl. review, analysis and commentary);
• Collaborate with business units to coordinate and obtain financial information;
• Analyse the Group results and respond to senior management's questions;
• In partnership with other teams across the Group you'll support process improvements by identifying opportunities to streamline existing processes;
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders within the business units and across Group Finance to deliver the financial results;
• Gain credibility with senior stakeholders and demonstrate first class communication skills;
• Work is often ad-hoc and project based, so adaptability and flexibility is key.

Required experience

• University Graduate (adv. Accounting & Finance, Economics, Mathematics degrees);
• Relevant Finance/Accounting work experience from internships or placement year (advantage);
• Familiarity with or experience of financial accounting (advantage);
• Able to think flexibly and open to new ideas, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills, and enthusiasm to improve processes;
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to liaise with stakeholders from different specialisms in different locations and at different levels of seniority;
• Organised self-starter able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure;
• Close attention to detail and accuracy.

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