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SalarySchroders 2024 Fund Accounting Apprenticeship Programme
Investment20/20 Apprentice Job Description
Salary - £25,000 pa - London
Who we’re looking for
If you've just finished school or college, and gained A-levels or BTECs, and you're not sure that university is for you, then our two year Apprenticeship Programme provides you with a chance to take the first step in your career and earn while you learn.
You’ll be part of our Finance and Accounting team within our Real Estate infrastructure business. You’ll be part of a vital function helping support the Real Estate business so we’re looking for individuals who have a keen eye for numbers, an analytical mind-set and an appetite for challenge.
You will get hands-on experience with the department, find out how the team operates within Schroders as well as working towards your Professional Accounting qualification. This is a Level 3 apprenticeship on the Assistant Accountant programme.
- Please note we do not accept graduates or individuals currently studying towards a degree
About Schroders
Schroders is a global investment manager which helps institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to our clients through active management. By serving clients, we serve wider society. Channelling capital into sustainable and durable businesses accelerates positive change in the world. Funding the future is a privilege: we use it wisely and responsibly.
We employ over 5700 talented people worldwide operating in 37 different locations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients.
Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.
Investment20/20
You will join as part of the Investment20/20 programme, you will have opportunities to meet and network with others across the industry and participate in training, socials and insight events.
The Team
Our award-winning Real Estate department is an integral part of Schroders' Private Assets division. We manage a broad range of Real Estate funds globally, including open/closed ended direct funds, listed REITs (Real Estate investment Trust), mutual funds investing in global Real Estate securities as well as private partnership and multi-manager funds. Schroder Real Estate also manages joint ventures and separate accounts meeting specific client investment objectives.
The Real Estate Fund Operations team, based across the UK and Luxembourg, is part of the Real Estate department and provides core accounting services, plus investment/ product support to the Real Estate fund range in UK & Europe.
What you’ll do
As a Schroders apprentice, you will spend 20% of your time working towards achieving your Professional Accounting qualification, the rest of your time will be spent working with your team and gaining the skills you need to build your expertise. Some of the tasks and projects you’ll be involved in are:
- Supporting the month end close process, including calculating cost and fee accruals and preparing financial reports
- Assisting with the review and preparation of financial statements
- Assisting with the review and preparation of NAV (Net Asset Value) calculations
- Completing analytical review on results/balances and recording results
- Updating and verifying internal records pertaining to our structures
- Assisting with queries and questions from the business and supporting with administrative duties and ad-hoc requests for analysis
- Assisting with the preparation of CIS (Collective Investment Scheme) returns
- Assisting with VAT return calculations
- Assisting with documenting results for committee meetings
- Supporting the processing of supplier invoices
- Apprentices on this programme would usually undertake Assistant Accountant qualification at Level 3
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
- You must be 18 years old by 2 September to apply for the 2024 intake
- You must have gained A-levels (or equivalent) in any subjects – no minimum UCAS point required
- At the start of your new apprenticeship, it is important that you are not currently enrolled in another funded apprenticeship or any other funded further education or higher education program.
- Please note that funding for a repeated qualification is not available
- Those undertaking a level 3 or higher apprenticeship must achieve a level 2 in both English and maths (i.e. a GSCE grade A* to C (or 9 to 4)) or equivalent
The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help:
- Numerate and enjoys problem solving – you'll have solid numerical skills and a high attention to detail
- Happy to get involved in variety of tasks and projects
- Genuine passion and interest in Real Estate
Ultimately, we can teach what you need to know about the job we just need you to bring your drive, passion and enthusiasm to make the most of the opportunity to start building your career.
What you’ll be like
- You’ll be an enthusiastic self-starter who is eager to learn more about our industry and our business
- A team player with good communication skills and a pro-active approach to getting things done, you’ll love a challenge and are keen to work in an exciting, fast paced environment
- You’ll be flexible and eager to learn and enjoy working with others to get the best results
Recruitment process
1. Online application form and CV
2. Online assessments
3. Online video interview
4. Assessment centre
Please note we recruit on a rolling basis so recommend you apply early.
Please only apply for one school leaver role (either an apprenticeship or trainee role). As you go through the recruitment process, you may be considered for similar roles.
We're looking for the best, whoever they are
Diversity is at the heart of our culture. We strive to ensure inclusion at every level, to ensure that our actions match our words, and that our culture of belonging defines how we do business. We are an equal opportunities employer. You're welcome here whatever your socio-economic background, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious belief, age or disability.
If you think you may require disability-related adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact adjustments@employ-ability.org.uk our disability partner EmployAbility (employ-ability.org.uk) for a confidential discussion and advice.
Start date: 2nd of September 2024
