Intern, Financial Reporting & Control

Position Summary

London Stock Exchange Group’s Business Services arm supports multiple legal entities located globally enabling you to practice your financial knowledge and skills in a professional setting. The Intern-Financial Reporting and Control will be assigned to a team lead, where they will assist to prepare, develop, and analyse financial information, enabling the senior management to make well-informed decisions, leading to future stability, growth, and profitability. The holder will have the opportunity to understand the overall business model of the company focusing on core accounting skills, working across different business divisions to support the whole organisation. The candidate will be rotated through different areas of responsibility for more learning opportunity, and they will become proficient on globally renowned software systems. You will appreciate the very well-structured operating processes and the hands-on application of finance principles in a fast-paced work environment. We, in Treasury Finance team partner with front and middle office teams who are responsible for sophisticated investments, providing a unique opportunity to work on exciting processes.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform accounting transactions in the general ledger, sub-ledgers and reporting modules, including collecting, recording, and verifying financial data.
• Shadowing members of the team as they perform their duties and support them on daily tasks specific to Treasury finance
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and validations.
• Ensures adherence to group reporting and regulatory requirements
• Work collaboratively in identification and support of continuous improvement activities
• Assistance may be required in the preparation of monthly or weekly financial reports
• Develop and use spreadsheets, databases, and other reports

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Pursuing a Finance/ management degree or entry-level of a professional qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA).
• Good knowledge on accounting concepts and principles.
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with global colleagues.
• Ability to adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective oral and written communication that resonates with the target audience.
• Take on responsibility and sense of teamwork.
• Attention to detail and accuracy oriented.
• Ability to work according to UK work hours.
• Planning and prioritising according to business needs

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

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You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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