We’re a FTSE 250 Financial Services company who specialise in retirement solutions and right now, our world is moving pretty quickly. With the defined benefit buy in / buy out space growing each year, Just continues to annually grow its business by over £2bn of assets.
We are a purpose driven company with compelling and credible goals. Quite simply, we help people achieve a better later life. We achieve this by providing competitive and innovative products, services, financial advice and guidance to help our customers achieve security, certainty and provide them with peace of mind in retirement.
That’s who we are. We’re a company on a mission: to become a beacon for the entire retirement industry. Because we believe everyone deserves a fair, secure, and fulfilling retirement.
About the role
This role will form part of the accountancy traineeship within Just Group's Finance department where there will be the opportunity to rotate around a variety of departments such as Financial Reporting, Treasury and Investment Accounting, Expense management, Financial controls, Operational accounting and Taxation providing you with rounded exposure and experience.
You will be supported in achieving a professional accounting qualification and in your personal and professional development with quarterly graduate development sessions.
Responsibilities
- Assist in running the Finance department’s day to day activities
- Support finance and wider business projects
- Develop practical experience to support professional qualification
Skills & Experience
- 2.2 or above in a suitable degree
- Genuine desire to forge a career in accounting and work towards a professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Accountancy/ Financial services experience would be a nice to have
- Excellent problem analysis and resolution skills.
- Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
Company Benefits
- A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
- Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
- Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
- A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
- Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
- FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
- A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
- Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones
Recruitment Timescales & Key Dates
- Application Deadline – Sunday 6th October 2024 (this may be earlier if we receive a large number of applications - so apply now)
- Online psychometric assessments will be issued to suitable candidates throughout the advertising period
- Assessment Centres will be held in our London office throughout November and early December- dates to be confirmed
- Invites to assessment centres will be issued two weeks prior to the scheduled date
