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Job Description
Trainee Accounting Role in European Technology Finance Team
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our European Technology Finance team as a Trainee Accountant.
This is a hybrid role based in our City Centre offices, offering a balanced approach of working from home and working from the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with European Technology Change teams to understand and report on project performance
- Prepare monthly financial outlooks and support in monthly management accounts process & reporting
- Analyse month end variances and investigate drivers
- Account for accruals and prepayments
- Produce recurring and ad-hoc financial analysis to support management decision making
- Report on fixed assets in line with company accounting policies
- Assist with accounting system developments and process improvement / automation initiatives
- Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory guidelines for accounting procedures
- Report and reconcile Intercompany positions
- Support headcount and taxation reporting needs of the business
Requirements:
- A relevant third-level degree (Accountancy / Business related) with 2.1 Honours (preferred)
- ACCA qualification or about to commence studying towards it
- High level of self-motivation, enthusiasm and ability to represent the company in a professional manner
- Good attention to detail and interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Good experience and understanding of Microsoft Office
About Us:
Canada Life Group is the top-level European holding company for the Great-West Lifeco Group's European insurance, reinsurance, and asset management companies.
European Technology sits within Canada Life Group and encompasses the technology community across all European entities.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential.