Job Description

We're the Pension Protection Fund. We protect millions of people in the UK who belong to defined benefit pension schemes. When these schemes fail, we're ready to help.


We do this by paying our members, by charging a levy and by investing sustainably. Our work has a real impact on people's lives, so we strive to do it well, with integrity and their future in mind.



We're delighted to announce that we have a great opportunity for a

Trainee Accountant

to join our Finance Team.


This position will contribute towards general ledger journal entries, month end close reconciliations, variance analysis, cash management transactions, monthly reporting, and along with taking ownership of the Fixed Asset Ledger. This is an opportunity for an individual to learn and develop within the role whilst providing support to the team around them.


We are looking for an individual that has started their career within accounting and finance and is looking for a position where they develop their skills whilst studying towards being a fully qualified accountant.


Our ideal applicant will be at the early stages of study towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), they will be able to demonstrate recent experience from within a finance or accounting setting and are looking to complete their studies. Good IT skills are required for this position, including Excel (to include Pivot Tables and Lookups) and use of accounting software (such as SAP, SAGE, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics etc.). Knowledge of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations is essential.


Within this position, you will be supported with your continued study towards your professional qualification.



Sound like you?

Apply now.

In return for your skills, experience and commitment we'll give you a challenging role within a business where you'll get the support you need to develop your career.



We'll also give you lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training.



Our Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras.



We're proud to be a

Disability Confident Leader, the highest accreditation under the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this role you will be guaranteed an interview.



We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you'll be welcome here.


We're happy to talk about flexible working



No agencies please.



INDLOW


We're a statutory public corporation led by our board and accountable to Parliament through the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions. It's our duty to protect people with an eligible defined benefit pension when an employer becomes insolvent.


We're proud of the work we do. Without us, many people would face significant financial hardship. We're also proud of our people, all of whom are committed to our mission and to serving over 230,000 members.


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