Trainee Financial Accountant (London)

EMEAFinancial AdvisoryLondonLazard is one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms. Our people make the difference. With just over 3,000 employees, our tight-knit community allows for professionals eager to learn and willing to teach to connect and grow together. We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and allyship are not just business imperatives - they are central pillars ofour employee experience. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas and original concepts to drive our business forward - and for careers to take flight.Our corporate functions empower strategic decision-making and ensure the continued success of our firm. From Finance and Risk, to Technology and HR - our colleagues around the globe support our financial advisory and asset management business lines and make sure they are compliant, operationally efficient and profitable - all powered by the latest technology.Financial Accountant - LondonWe’ll trust you to: Be involved in client invoicing process including maintaining the general ledger.Control and reconciliation of client recoverable expenses.Prepare monthly management information.Prepare monthly group reporting information and reconciliations.Ensure consistency between the general ledger and business reporting systems.Account for cash receipts and maintain debtors ledger.Reconcile and settle intercompany balancesAd hoc requests and project work when required.You’ll need to have: Up to 1 years trainee accounting experience Strong analytical skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsThe ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work under pressureThe ability to maintain high standards of professional and ethical conductAccuracy and a high attention to detailA high level of self-motivation, autonomy, and initiativeExtensive familiarity of Microsoft ExcelExperience of multi-currency accounting and consolidationsExperience of the SAP general ledger system and Analysis for Office (AFO)What We OfferWe strive to enhance the total health and well-being of our employees through comprehensive, competitive benefits. Our goal is to offer a highly individualized employee experience that enables you to balance your commitments to career, family, and community. When you work for Lazard, you are working for an organization that cares about your unique talents and passions, and will continue to invest in the development of your career.Does this sound like you?Apply! We’ll get in touch on the next steps.Inclusion at LazardLazard is an intellectual capital business focused on delivering the best advice and solutions to clients. Achieving these objectives requires us to identify, develop and retain the best talent. A workforce comprised of people with varied backgrounds and experiences creates a rich diversity of thought that empowers us to challenge conventional wisdom, as diverse perspectives lead to better decisions.Our appreciation of diversity’s strength is ingrained in our multi-cultural heritage. As a global firm that has grown organically from local roots in different countries, we have a deep tradition of respect for individual differences, which has been core to our success for several decades.The ongoing cultivation of diversity and an inclusive, equitable culture are essential to our continued growth. We are committed to sustaining an environment in which all employees – regardless of socioeconomic status, race, color, nationality, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, veteran or military status – can maximize their individual potential and our collective success.