PGIM European Services Ltd Senior Accounting Associate 15-month fixed-term contract

PGIM European Services Ltd, Senior Accounting Associate

Based in London, starting in September 2024 on a 15-month fixed-term contract

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we're always looking for ways to improve financial services. We're passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you will unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading global asset managers!
If you are not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that is investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today. At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

This 15-month fixed-term position starting in September 2024 sits within the Finance team of the Shared Services Centre and reports into the Accounts Payable Manager. The main responsibilities include processing and making supplier payments on a timely basis, ensuring all suppliers are paid within 30 days or less. The role holder will also conduct a continuous review of processes to drive efficiency, and where possible, automation. They will also be responsible for auditing staff expense claims and monitoring and escalating outstanding claims.

What you can expect

• Process invoices and audit employee expense reimbursements within iExpense in an accurate and timely manner to safeguard the integrity of the group's accounting records by ensuring that all expenditure incurred by the group is recorded accurately and completely.
• Prepare and post accounting entries for the standard monthly allocations.
• Prepare weekly payment runs via the online banking platform and Electronic payments.
• Assist in the maintenance of the company credit card system, processing applications and maintaining records.
• Reconcile designated general ledger accounts i.e., bank accounts reconciliations and prepare and post month end journals to the accounting system.
• Review, analyse and close at month end AP control account.

What you will bring

• Accounts Payable experience required.
• An interest in Financial services and Asset Management essential.
• Effective communication skills - able to explain technical issues clearly both verbally and in writing and comfortable writing technical memos.
• Task orientated - organised and able to prioritise in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Proficient in office technology, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc.

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you

• Private Medical Insurance: PGIM offers private medical insurance and pays the full premium on behalf of all employees.
• Annual Leave of 25 to 28 days, based on years of service, at full pay.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Employees receive a company contribution of 10% basic annual salary and a maximum employer-matching contribution of 5% of basic annual salary.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection: Life Assurance for 12 times you basic annual salary, up to a max benefit of £1.8million. 60% of your basic annual salary for a limited payment terms of 5 years, at the end of which a capital sum of 2x your basic annual salary is payable.