Trainee Accountant

Who are we?

Howden is a global collective of talented and passionate individuals. We have advanced the boundaries of insurance through collaboration across 18,000 employees in over 100 countries. Our culture is what attracts and retains our staff, emphasizing work/life balance, career growth, sustainability, and volunteering.

The Role

The Assistant Management Accountant supports accounting services for Business Unit and Operating Entity reporting. Responsibilities include assisting with internal planning, ensuring compliance with Group policies, and meeting reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce monthly management accounting and reports on schedule.
• Support general ledger journal entries and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end journals, accruals, and recharges.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and resolve issues.
• Assist with VAT and tax return data, including for overseas entities.
• Contribute to reporting solutions development.
• Provide management reports and financial analysis as needed.
• Stay updated on regulatory and legal changes.
• Maintain accurate records on company systems.
• Respond promptly to urgent issues.
• Update and create process documentation.

Who We\’re Looking For:

• Adaptable and flexible.
• Motivated and resilient.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel (nested VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Experience in large corporate groups is a plus.
• Knowledge of payroll and UK accounting standards is desirable.

Qualifications:

• Part-qualified with ACCA, CIMA, or similar.

What do we offer in return?

A career tailored by you. We value diversity and seek individuals who embody our core values: innovation, support, and positive impact.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to accommodating your needs, including flexible hours and hybrid working options where possible. If interested, apply and specify any adjustments you require, and we will assist you.

*Note: Not all roles can support flexible hours or locations. Contact your Recruitment Partner for details.

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