Fund Accountant - Development and Testing 12-Month FTC

LegalAndGeneral; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in the UK is seeking a Fund Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role offers hands-on experience in fund accounting and system development. Responsibilities include supporting transitions, designing testing schedules, and maintaining robust controls. The ideal candidate must have an understanding of fund accounting principles and be a qualified or part-qualified accountant. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Annual, performance-related bonus plan

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare plan

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Flexible working options

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Exposure to transformative programmes or operating model changes.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the transition to a new Strategic Target Operating Model (STOM).
• Designing and executing testing schedules for new outputs and reports.
• Investigating and documenting test failures and proposing solutions.
• Providing technical support on complex fund accounting areas including IFRS 9 and repos.
• Engaging with internal and external clients to understand and meet evolving requirements.

Skills

Understanding of fund accounting principles

Experience with financial instruments

Proficiency in Excel

Analytical mindset

Collaborative approach

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified or Part-Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Company Description

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We've been safeguarding people's financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. We are one of the world's largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income. Our global asset management business provides our clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, working internationally across public and private markets.

Job Description

We're recruiting for a Fund Accountant to join us on a 12 month fixed‑term contract. We're offering a competitive base salary. This FTC offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in fund accounting, reporting cycles and system development. You will be part of a collaborative team supporting the transition to a new operating model, contributing to testing, validation and process improvement.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the transition to a new Strategic Target Operating Model (STOM)
• Designing and executing testing schedules for new outputs and reports
• Investigating and documenting test failures and proposing solutions
• Providing technical support on complex fund accounting areas including IFRS 9 and repos
• Engaging with internal and external clients to understand and meet evolving requirements
• Maintaining robust controls and accurate documentation across team functions
• Collaborating with colleagues across Fund Accounting, Valuations and Investment Operations
• Integrating quickly into the team and developing a strong understanding of the current operating model

Qualifications

• Understanding of fund accounting principles and reporting cycles
• Experience with financial instruments and accounting treatments (e.g. IFRS 9, repos)
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas and pivot tables
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines under pressure
• Collaborative approach and excellent communication skills
• Exposure to transformative programmes or operating model changes
• Qualified or Part‑Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with relevant experience

Benefits

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance‑related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years' service; you can also buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participation in our electric car scheme, offering employees the option to hire a brand‑new electric car through tax‑efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• Discounts on our own products and at a range of high‑street stores and online
• Beautiful offices that were redesigned in 2023, providing great spaces to connect, collaborate and support wellbeing

Additional Information

At L&G, we believe it is possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you will be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views and experiences. We are guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing, and empowered by initiatives that support people to develop their careers and excel. We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance, and therefore we are open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options, including part‑time, term‑time and job shares. Some roles may have limited flexibility, but we accommodate requests when we can. It doesn't matter if you don't meet every single criterion in this advert; think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.

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