Trainee Accountant (m/f/d) in Accounting & Reporting at Allianz Partners UK&I

Internal Applicant Information Job Start: 01.04.2025 Job Type: Full time - Temporary (18 months)

Who are we?

We are Allianz Partners. The leader in assistance and insurance solutions in the areas of international health, assistance, automotive and travel insurance. Allianz Partners is a global family of over 22,000 employees across 78 countries.

Who will you be joining?

Accounting & Reporting (AR) provides reliable, qualitative financial information to management, investors, analysts and the public in general through external reporting of Allianz SE and Allianz Group. Members of AR ensure the adherence to the highest quality standards in accounting and financial reporting to support Allianz' s reputation as a top-tier global financial institution.

This position is an ideal opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in accounting and learning more about the insurance industry. In addition, you will have the opportunity to apply your accounting knowledge and broaden your exposure to handling different topics with different team members, and multi-tasking.

How can you make an impact?

As part of our team, you will assist us in supporting the team in a broad spectrum of tasks, ranging from accounting research, preparing reports and presentations, testing, updating the statutory accounts, organizing events, to managing administrative tasks

What are you made of?

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Business administration/Economics/Finance with a focus on international accounting
Proficient in the use of MS tools including Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Capable to easily communicate in English
We can only consider your application if you provide the following documents:
- Certificate of enrolment (exception gap year)
- Valid Work and residence permit (for non-EU citizens). Please check before applying if you can work with your current VISA
Previous experience in business related functions (e.g. Sales, Operations, Claims, Underwriting, Investment Management, Asset Management, Consulting, Product Development, Finance, Market Management, Digital/ Tech etc.) is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Previous internship experience in Accounting or Reporting would be ideal
Initial knowledge of international accounting (IFRS)
Able to convey complex issues clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing
Genuine interest in accounting and the insurance industry
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as results-oriented attitude

Do we have what you need?

Flexible working arrangements (opportunity to work from home few days per week)
Individual and Excellent career development opportunities/plans
Family friendly working environment
Health & well-being offerings
Company pension & health insurance
Multi-national, diverse and inclusive community
Opportunity to make an impact on our sustainability initiatives

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.