Financial Accounting 1 year Placement 2026-27

Acrobat Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A global reinsurance company is offering a Financial Accounting Placement in London for university students. Starting in September 2026, this one-year placement provides rotations across the UK Finance Team, allowing candidates to build valuable skills and connections. Applicants should have a B grade at A-level in Accounting or equivalent and a predicted 2:1 in a related undergraduate degree. The position offers a salary of £33,000 plus excellent benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Cross-functional network

Diversity & Inclusion support

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills to analyze and interpret data.
• Collaborative team player with effective communication abilities.
• Desire to challenge the norm and think differently.

Responsibilities

• Gain well-rounded finance experience through rotations in the UK Finance Team.
• Build a comprehensive understanding of finance functions.
• Deliver exceptional levels of professionalism as a valued team member.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

B grade in A-level Accounting, Economics, Business or Maths

Predicted 2:1 in an Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business undergraduate degree

Job description

Financial Accounting 1 year Placement 2026-27

Application Deadline: 26 January 2026

Department: Rotational

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London, Pacific Life Re

Compensation: £33,000 / year

Description

Pacific Life Re Financial Accounting Placement Year

London, starting September 2026

£33,000 plus excellent benefits

This placement year opportunity is intended to take place between the second and last year of your university undergraduate degree.

Application deadline is 26 January 2026 but we reserve the right to close early.

Who are we?

Pacific Life Re is a global reinsurance company, working with clients in Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. We specialise in providing our clients with innovative products and services for Life, Critical Illness, Income Protection, and Longevity. We have support and backing from our parent company, Pacific Life, which has been around for over 150 years.

Underlying our philosophy is an intelligent approach to taking risks. By being selective about our people and investing in the latest analytical technologies, we believe we are well-placed to make those decisions.

UnderwriteMe have been part of the PL Re Group since 2017. UnderwriteMe develop and market software products and services aimed at making life insurance more accessible by enabling the future of underwriting and distribution. The products are used by life insurance companies to automate underwriting and claims.

What are we offering?

We offer a placement year which includes rotations between different areas of our UK Finance Team, enabling you to gain well‑rounded finance experience and develop a cross‑functional network within the business.

Should you succeed in your application, you will experience a dynamic, hands‑on work environment whilst building a comprehensive understanding of our finance functions and the services we provide to our clients. As a valued team member, you will strive to deliver exceptional levels of professionalism.

To find out more about what it is like to work here visit our website.

If you have any further questions please email [e-mail]

What We're Looking For

We are looking for talented, ambitious and hard‑working university students to join the team of financial accounting experts in our London office for a year‑long placement. We pride ourselves on thinking differently, so we want people who are not afraid to challenge the norm.

To succeed in this placement, you need to be numerate and have the ability to analyse and interpret data. You also need to be a collaborative team player, a strong communicator and possess an ability to build positive working relationships.

Minimum Requirements

A B grade in A‑level (or equivalent) Accounting, Economics, Business or Maths and a predicted 2:1 in an Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business undergraduate degree.

Supporting our People

At Pacific Life Re, we believe that our people are our biggest strength. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. Our culture of Diversity & Inclusion means you’ll be supported to bring your whole self to work, every day.

We also believe that flexible working is key to doing your best work – but equally, we know the power of coming together in person to learn, grow, and connect.

Key Dates

• Application deadline 26 January 2026
• Telephone Interviews early February 2026
• Successful candidates will be invited to an Assessment Day at our London office on 26th February 2026