JOB DESCRIPTION
Trainee Accountant, Capital Markets (UK)
Permanent, Full-time
London, UK
Hybrid
The Capital Markets Europe team provides our institutional clients with a comprehensive range of specialist debt and capital markets administration services.
In this role, you will work closely with qualified accountants and senior management to provide accounting and financial services for capital market transactions. This role would suit an ambitious, energetic person keen to progress further in a dynamic, rapidly-growing business.
Some of the things you will be doing:
- Assisting in the preparation of a trial balance and financial statements for a variety of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV's)
- Posting journal entries including cash transactions, accruals, prepayments, revenue and expenses
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts and other client deliverables
- Assisting senior accountants and managers throughout the audit process
- Assisting in the completion and filing of VAT returns, Corporation Tax returns and iXBRL tagged financials
- Liaising with clients, auditors and other third parties providing services to the SPVs
- Gaining familiarity with a diverse range of capital markets structures and products
- Liaising with colleagues across Europe, Asia and US.
- Ad hoc finance projects and general support to the senior members of the team
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What technical skills, experience and qualifications do you need?
- Graduate in business or finance (ideally 2.1 or above)
- Commitment to pursuing an ACCA qualification in the next three years
- A good understanding of basic accounting debits and credits is required
- Strong organisational skills and an ability to meet tight deadlines
- Team player, with strong problem solving skills
- Conscientious and diligent, with high attention to detail
- Professional, friendly demeanor with enthusiasm for the role
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
ABOUT US
CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®
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CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.
CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.
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Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.