Assistant Fund Accountant AAT Apprenticeship

About Us

LendInvest is the UKs leading FinTech platform for property finance. Over the past 16 years we have grown from just our two founders to a team of over 200 working to make property finance simple for everyone.

A workplace culture built around trying new things getting things done and having fun while we do it has helped us lend more than 6 billion of mortgages put thousands of new or improved homes into the UK housing market and successfully launch on the London Stock Exchange. We have big plans to continue growing the business our products our technology and our people.

About the Role

LendInvest is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Fund Accountant to join our expanding Fund Finance team. Reporting into our Fund Accountant you will play a key role in the daily running of the Fund Finance team.

The role offers a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship with the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. This will provide the apprentice the opportunity to learn on the job and develop their skills knowledge and behaviours.

Whats the team like

Our team is growing and is a diverse group with strong credentials and experience gained from a variety of industries. We work together to support the businesss needs and youll see tangible outputs and decisions being made as a direct result of your work.

DaytoDay Duties

• Assist with month end financial accounting procedures (bank reconciliations balance sheet reconciliations financial analytical review for key stakeholders etc.) for the LendInvest group entities associated with the Luxembourg based fund;

• Assisting in the preparation of year end financials / audit for successful delivery within the required timescales for both Luxembourg entities and LendInvest Group entities;

• Assisting with collation of information for the preparation of VAT Returns and Corporate Tax Returns;

• Maintain financial and accounting records and assist with general bookkeeping using accounting software (Netsuite);

• Assist with administrative duties (including management of the accounts payable for the Luxembourg related entities);

• Assist in adhoc projects in relation to Fund entities;

• Remain up to date with compliance cyber security training and legislative updates

• Maintain professional knowledge and skills inline with best practices;

• Communicate professionally with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

About the Apprenticeship

• Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

• AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (qualification)

• 18 month duration

• Online classrooms with 4 exams

• Full learning support provided

About you

• Numerate and comfortable working with detail

• High attention to detail

• Great communication skills both written and verbal

• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills

• Proactive and can use their own initiative

• Curious keen to get involved and takes responsibility for their learning and development

• Confident collaborative and a team player

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary company bonus scheme

Hybrid working policy

33 days holiday (including Bank holidays)

Private healthcare (Vitality)

Enhanced parental leave

Matched pension contributions up to 4%

Support for attending conferences and professional learning & development

Employee Assistance Programme & Mental health support

Regular performance reviews to promote a culture of growth and development

Life assurance 4x salary

Volunteering day

Discounts via Perkbox

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Monthly socials & annual offsite

Diversity Inclusion & Belonging at LendInvest

At LI we believe in bringing your whole selves to work we are committed to a culture of belonging where individuals can form a genuine community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills.