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

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Prepare Pension Scheme Trustee Reports and Accounts within required timescales

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Reconcile investment and AVC accounts with supporting working papers

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Manage and liaise with auditors throughout the audit process

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Attend client and auditor meetings where required

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Assist with ad-hoc projects and contribute to team knowledge-building initiatives

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Progress toward supporting review and quality-checking tasks as your experience grows

Key Skills

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Strong numeracy skills and a keen eye for accuracy and detail

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Proactive approach with good initiative and common sense

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Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills

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Ability to work well both independently and within a team

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Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks

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Intermediate Excel skills

Benefits

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Hybrid working model (varies by role and department)

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Professional study support for relevant qualifications

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26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with flexible options to buy or sell days)

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Private medical insurance and access to digital GP services

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Enhanced family leave policies, life assurance, and income protection

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High street discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, and more

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Inclusive internal networks (Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Multicultural, Women's)

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Discretionary bonus scheme and competitive pension contributions

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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