Trainee Accounts Assistant

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