Trainee Accountant

Sapiens UK is excited to offer an immediate opportunity for a Trainee Accountant to join our dynamic team in Uxbridge. If you have 1-2 years of experience in Accountancy or Finance, after Graduation, and are eager to advance your career towards full qualification, this role could be the perfect next step for you!

Location: Uxbridge (or within easy commutable distance), UK.

Please note that we are not offering Visa/Relocation support.

Working Model:

Our Finance Team is usually based at our Uxbridge office, however, we are happy to offer a flexible working option for the right candidate after training is completed.  Please expect to be trained in the Uxbridge office for at least 4 days per week, for at least the first 3 months.

What you will do: 

This is a hands-on role to support the local Financial Controller and other team members in the following areas, with main tasks being:

• Support Month end closing including reconciling balance sheet accounts, accruals and prepayments.
• Input month end journals on the SBO (SAP System)
• Manage the payroll for a number of Sapiens companies (payrolls are outsourced).
• Prepare draft management accounts for final review by Finance Manager.
• Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end statutory accounts.
• Work with Finance manager to Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes and implement changes.
• Assist with the documentation of all Finance processes including SOX.

Once training is complete, you will be expected to manage the above on a daily basis.

Must have skills/experience:

• At least one year's experience of resolving accounting problems.
• Experience of working with SAP or Oracle.
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems.
• An understanding of major accounting principles.
• Highly developed numeracy skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to build and maintain productive and cooperative working relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Good general IT skills – experienced with Microsoft Office suite. It is essential that you are skilled to intermediate level in Excel, specifically.

Educational Requirements 

• Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with commitment to qualify within 3 years or be educated to Degree level.  There will be support available to become a fully qualified accountant.
• A Levels in Maths and English.

Good to have skills: 

• Experience of resolving complex accounting problems.
• Used to working in fast moving environments providing accurate and timely information to a high standard.
• Experience of management accounts preparation.
• Good knowledge of database structure and use.

About us:

Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) is a global leader in intelligent insurance software solutions. With Sapiens’ robust platform, customer-driven partnerships, and rich ecosystem, insurers are empowered to future-proof their organizations with operational excellence in a rapidly changing marketplace. We help insurers harness the power of AI and advanced automation to support core solutions for property and casualty, workers’ compensation, and life insurance, including reinsurance, financial & compliance, data & analytics, digital, and decision management. Sapiens boasts a longtime global presence, serving over 600 customers in more than 30 countries with its innovative SaaS offerings. Recognized by industry experts and selected for the Microsoft Top 100 Partner program, Sapiens is committed to partnering with our customers for their entire transformation journey and is continuously innovating to ensure their success.

Sapiens is an E-Verified & Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V

Lisa.smith@sapiens.com is your contact for any questions.  Please apply on our website/LinkedIn.