Job Description

Cardiff Full-time Finance 4618_08709

Company Description

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.


We've been safeguarding people's financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders.


We are one of the world's largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income.


Our Group Functions provide the services that all areas of the business need. This requires a talented and diverse team behind the scenes, who enable everyone at L&G to do what they do best.


Joining us means helping to improve the lives of our customers and contributing to the success of the business every day.

We're recruiting for a Finance Technician to join us. We're offering a competitive base salary.


Are you detail-oriented, collaborative, and ready to grow your career in finance? Join our Cardiff-based Accounting Operations team as a Finance Technician, where you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting continuous improvement across our processes. Whether you're already studying towards a professional qualification or bringing relevant experience, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a difference.


What you'll be doing:

Preparing and posting daily and monthly Accounting Operations transactions Processing same-day and intra-account payments in line with documented procedures Reconciling financial data and investigating outstanding items Contributing to monthly financial and management accounts preparation Supporting the delivery of analytical insights and management information Maintaining and updating financial procedure notes Identifying and suggesting process improvements Collaborating with team members and supporting cross-training initiatives

Qualifications

Who we're looking for:

Studying towards or holding a relevant qualification, or experience in a finance or investment environment Understanding of accounting and bookkeeping procedures Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines Effective communicator across different teams and levels Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proactive approach to improving processes and escalating concerns

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes Generous pension contribution Life assurance Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only) At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years' service. There's also the option to buy and sell holiday Competitive family leave Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only) There are the many discounts we offer - both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

Additional Information

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.


If you join us, you'll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.


We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can.


It doesn't matter if you don't meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.