Job Description
Are you numerate, detail-oriented, and ready to launch your career in accounting? Joining this dynamic Pensions Administration team as a Trainee Accounts Assistant the successful candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience whilst working towards professional growth and development. This role may suit a recent graduate with an Accounting and Finance degree.
About the Role
As a Trainee Accounts Assistant, you’ll play an important role in preparing pension scheme accounts and supporting the accounting services for a diverse client portfolio. Based in the Winchester office—with occasional travel to the London office—you’ll collaborate with team members and auditors to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare Pension Scheme Trustee Reports and Accounts within required timescales
* Reconcile investment and AVC accounts with supporting working papers
* Manage and liaise with auditors throughout the audit process
* Attend client and auditor meetings where required
* Assist with ad-hoc projects and contribute to team knowledge-building initiatives
* Progress toward supporting review and quality-checking tasks as your experience grows
Key Skills
* Strong numeracy skills and a keen eye for accuracy and detail
* Proactive approach with good initiative and common sense
* Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills
* Ability to work well both independently and within a team
* Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks
* Intermediate Excel skills
Benefits
* Hybrid working model (varies by role and department)
* Professional study support for relevant qualifications
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with flexible options to buy or sell days)
* Private medical insurance and access to digital GP services
* Enhanced family leave policies, life assurance, and income protection
* High street discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, and more
* Inclusive internal networks (Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural, Women’s)
* Discretionary bonus scheme and competitive pension contributions
* Season ticket loans and volunteering opportunities
If you do not hear from a Consultant within 1 week of your application then unfortunately, on this occasion, you have been unsuccessful