Trainee Fund Accountant

About Aptia

Aptia is a new force in the employee benefits and pensions administration services, on a mission to change the world of administration for the better.

In an underserved market, with huge potential for growth, Aptia serves 1,100 clients in the US and UK markets and will be supported by shared services in India and Portugal - helping more than seven million people live healthier and happier lives.

And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fuelled by our investors’ backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we’re investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.

Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. These aren’t just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term.

If you want to join a sector that never stands still, in a company culture that is agile and that will invest in your career development, we could have your perfect next role.

Job requirements

The Role:

Do you enjoy working with numbers and people?

As a Pensions Fund Accountant, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge within our friendly Pensions Administration team, while supporting our service delivery to both clients and individual members.

This role can only work as a hybrid position between your home address and any of our Aptia office in Glasgow.

What you’ll be doing:

• Efficiently prepare accurate accounting information and complete assigned tasks in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for low complexity schemes, as allocated by supervisor.
• Perform pension calculations with the support of your team.
• Enter pensions data or answer inquiries.
• Work as part of a team, collaborating to continuously improve processes and service to clients
• Be accountable for the standard and quality of own work. 
• Ensure own work is peer reviewed by a more senior accountant. 
• Complete all associated routine tasks following agreed business procedural requirements, including accurate time recording, use of standard templates, peer review, e-filing, and WIP reporting.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions

What we’re looking for:

• GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English. 
• Commence AAT/ACCA examinations. 
• Computer literate in Word/Excel. 
• Ability to work in a team, as well as independently. 
• Ability to follow processes and organise daily tasks, as allocated. 
• Communicate professionally and effectively to build relationships with internal teams

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information.

Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation.

If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.