Aspect Capital

Global systematic investment management firm

Finance Assistant Placement Intern

Accounts Payable/ReceivableUpdated on Nov 11

Internship · Summer 2027London, UKNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must currently be studying an Accounting and Finance-related degree at university and be seeking a placement role.
The candidate must have excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
The candidate should have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in finance or accountancy.

Responsibilities

Manage payment-cycle activities and weekly payment runs in a timely and efficient manner across multiple legal entities.
Work with the Finance team and suppliers to resolve queries efficiently.
Record Accounts Payable transactions in the general ledger using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Identify opportunities to document, improve, and streamline processes, including using automation and AI tools to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency.
Support senior members of the Finance team with budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and ad hoc analysis and tasks.
Support an effective handover to the incoming placement student at the end of the placement.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is advantageous but not essential.
A passion for AI and automation, and curiosity to find more efficient ways of working.

Aspect Capital is an award-winning systematic hedge fund based in London. We manage over $9 billion of client assets.

The Role:
This role is available to placement students for 13 months from summer 2027 until summer 2028. NOTE: You must be currently studying Accounting and Finance related degree at university, and looking for a placement role. Working as a key member of the Corporate Accounting Team within Finance, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of Aspect’s Accounts Payable function.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to, and a thorough understanding of, how a Finance function works within an exciting and forward-thinking company, with the chance to apply AI and automation to real finance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing payment cycle activities and weekly payment runs in a timely and efficient manner across multiple legal entities
Working with the Finance team and suppliers to efficiently resolve queries
Recording Accounts Payable transactions in the general ledger using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Identifying opportunities to document, improve, and streamline processes, including using automation and AI tools to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency
Supporting senior members of the Finance team with budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and ad hoc analysis/tasks
Supporting an effective handover to the incoming placement student at the end of the placement

Your Experience:

Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
A passion for AI and automation, and a curiosity to find more efficient ways of working
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is advantageous but not essential
A genuine interest in pursuing a career in finance or accountancy

About the Company

Aspect Capital

Global systematic investment management firm

Aspect Capital is a global manager of systematic, quantitative investments that uses computer-driven research and technology to design and run investment strategies. Their models analyze data to guide trading and portfolio construction, enabling automated or semi-automated execution. They differentiate themselves through a strong research culture, a large tech-enabled team of over 120 and $8.0 billion in assets under management, and being a certified B Corp focused on balancing profit with social and environmental impact. Their goal is to grow their quantitative models and research capabilities while delivering steady, repeatable returns for clients, guided by people, culture, and responsible business practices.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1997

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