Trainee Accountant

Allianz; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major insurance company in London is seeking a Trainee Accountant to support the Accounting & Reporting team. As a trainee, you will have the chance to apply your knowledge and gain exposure to diverse accounting topics. Ideal for students pursuing a career in accounting, this role offers flexibility, excellent development opportunities, and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Health and well-being offerings

Company pension

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program.
• Capable to communicate fluently in English.
• Previous experience in business functions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in accounting research and report preparation.
• Manage administrative tasks and update statutory accounts.
• Organize events and support various accounting functions.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business administration/Economics/Finance

Job description

Overview

Trainee Accountant (m/f/d) in Accounting & Reporting at Allianz Partners UK&I. Internal Applicant Information. Job Start: 01.04.2025. Job Type: Full time - Temporary (18 months).

Who are we?

We are Allianz Partners. The leader in assistance and insurance solutions in the areas of international health, assistance, automotive and travel insurance. Allianz Partners is a global family of over 22,000 employees across 78 countries.

Who will you be joining?

Accounting & Reporting (AR) provides reliable, qualitative financial information to management, investors, analysts and the public in general through external reporting of Allianz SE and Allianz Group. Members of AR ensure the adherence to the highest quality standards in accounting and financial reporting to support Allianz\'s reputation as a top-tier global financial institution.

This position is an ideal opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in accounting and learning more about the insurance industry. In addition, you will have the opportunity to apply your accounting knowledge and broaden your exposure to handling different topics with different team members, and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• As part of our team, you will assist us in supporting the team in a broad spectrum of tasks, ranging from accounting research, preparing reports and presentations, testing, updating the statutory accounts, organizing events, to managing administrative tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree program in Business administration/Economics/Finance with a focus on international accounting
• Proficient in the use of MS tools including Word, Powerpoint, Excel
• Capable to easily communicate in English
• We can only consider your application if you provide the following documents:
  • Certificate of enrolment (exception gap year)
  • Valid Work and residence permit (for non-EU citizens). Please check before applying if you can work with your current VISA
• Previous experience in business related functions (e.g. Sales, Operations, Claims, Underwriting, Investment Management, Asset Management, Consulting, Product Development, Finance, Market Management, Digital/ Tech etc.) is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship experience in Accounting or Reporting would be ideal
• Initial knowledge of international accounting (IFRS)
• Able to convey complex issues clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing
• Genuine interest in accounting and the insurance industry
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as results-oriented attitude

Do we have what you need?

• Flexible working arrangements (opportunity to work from home few days per week)
• Individual and Excellent career development opportunities/plans
• Family friendly working environment
• Health & well-being offerings
• Company pension & health insurance
• Multi-national, diverse and inclusive community
• Opportunity to make an impact on our sustainability initiatives

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Great to have you on board. Let\'s care for tomorrow.