Accountancy Finance Placement 3173 is a privately owned UK firm of pensions experts with clients throughout the UK, serviced from offices in London, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. The 3173 Group of companies includes Dalriada Trustees Limited (Dalriada) one of the UKs largest professional pension scheme trustee companies. Spence & Partners provides full pension actuarial, consulting, investment consulting and administration services that provide simply smarter solutions for trustees, employers and members and Mantle: reimagines the traditional models of defined benefit pensions administration and actuarial valuation software. The 3173 Culture Our primary aim is to provide interesting, worthwhile and healthy careers for all our people; we believe that this emphasis sets us apart from our competitors. We are defined by our ethos and by our goal: Our ethos is an individual and collective commitment achieved through carefully balancing responsibility with freedom and flexibility, all of which is underpinned by a willingness to work interdependently. When we get this balance right, it is how we do our best work. We look after our staff first and foremost, but for a commercial purpose, which is to deliver great service profitably. By focusing on our goal, we provide the best outcomes for pension scheme members, trustees, and employers. About You Spence & Partners Ltd (Spence) are recruiting for our 2025 intake of placements to join our award winning, successful organisation. We recruit the best and are looking for the future influencers of our industry. We are looking for ambitious, driven individuals who are keen to learn from our team You will enjoy working in a challenging environment in which you can develop both personally and professionally. If you make an impact in your placement year, it could lead to further opportunities to work with us in the future. You should enjoy solving complex problems and be interested in the financial services industry and areas affecting it. You will be well organised and proactive, calm under pressure and can communicate well at all levels (written and verbal). You should have the ability to interact in a professional environment to deliver the requirements of our high performing culture. You will be a conscientious individual with exceptional attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Assist the corporate finance team with day to day financial management and productivity analysis across the business. Work with the team on cost allocation and supplier management and assist the accounts receivable team on debt management and client billing. Essential Criteria On track for 2:1 or above in a relevant degree. Proven academic ability illustrated through grades and achievements. Evidence of proactive extra curricular learning and engagement in chosen career path. Excellent knowledge of computerised systems e.g. Microsoft Office/Windows applications, in particular Excel. Desirable Criteria Relevant Work Experience. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with additional hours as and when required. All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period and all prospective employees are required to complete an Access NI check. As part of the pre-hire process the successful candidate will be subject to reference checking security vetting. 3173 is an equal Opportunity Employer Skills: Strategic Thinking Effective Problem Solving Professional Approach Excellent Communication Skills Benefits: Comprehensive Private Medical Cover 10% Matched Pension Contribution Group Life Assurance Group Income Protection Flexible Annual Leave Policy