Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Finance Placement Student (12 months)

image

AlphaSights

Nov 13, 2023

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Banking & Finance
  • £25K
  • London

Requirements

  • Must be an undergraduate student in your penultimate year
  • A strong interest in a future career in Finance or Accounting
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
  • Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
  • Proficiency in MS Office or Gsuite skills

Responsibilities

  • The core part of the role will be assisting with the Accounts receivable finance team in processing activities such as the following
  • Accounts Receivable:
  • Supporting our billing process and the creation of customer invoices
  • Allocating and reconciling all funds received
  • Managing day-to-day client queries on billing and service usage
  • Continuously following up with clients to recover outstanding amounts
  • Reviewing in detail the monthly Aged Debtors Report to ensure its accuracy
  • Dealing with client related Value Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax (WHT) issues
  • Where relevant, carrying out ad hoc projects as required
  • These tasks are fundamental to the smooth running of the business and you will find that such activities are conducted in many other businesses which will give you a good understanding of the basics and the platform for a strong start to your career in finance.
image

AlphaSights

The Global Leader in Knowledge On-Demand

Consulting
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2008
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 2008, AlphaSights is the global leader in knowledge on-demand. We connect investors and business leaders with the knowledge they need to succeed. Working from nine cities globally, our 1500§ colleagues provide round-the-clock coverage to the world's top investment funds, consultancies, and Fortune 500s. Learn more about us at alphasights.com.

Culture & Values

  • Results-Orientation

    Are you energized by results and outcomes? We focus on results — look at every angle of a problem, come up with actionable solutions, and execute on ideas that maximize outcomes. Our success is driven by how much value we provide to our internal and external clients and other stakeholders. Wherever we can, we tie rewards to results and outcomes.

  • Drive

    Do you excel beyond what’s asked of you? For us, success begins at the extra mile: we embrace a whatever-it-takes mindset, push ourselves beyond our comfort zones, and challenge ourselves to continuously improve.

  • Adaptability

    Do you thrive in an ever-changing environment? Our work is full of changing circumstances so we pivot quickly and think on our feet. We embrace ambiguity and change with confidence and positivity.

  • Humility

    Do you view yourself as a constant ‘work-in-progress’? We believe that yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games. We approach every day not with a sense of entitlement, but with a growth mindset. We believe that a better version of ourselves and AlphaSights is always on the horizon.

  • Empathy

    Can you see the world through other’s eyes? We believe that the path to our own success starts from the success of others — our clients, our colleagues, and our industry professionals. We actively seek to understand others’ experiences and perspectives, and to build and maintain lasting, trust-based relationships with those whom we encounter.

Benefits

  • Paid time off & flexibility

    • 25 days annual holiday• Optional WFH on Friday plus an additional four WFH days per quarter• Business closure during Christmas week

  • Learning & development

    • AlphaCurriculum enrollment• Industry-leading management training• External coaching at leadership level

  • Financial benefits

    • Uncapped monthly performance pay bonus • Employer pension matching• Subsidised lunch catering• Referral bonus for a successful full-time hire

  • Health insurance

    • Comprehensive AlphaSights-sponsored private medical scheme• Comprehensive AlphaSights-sponsored dental cover• Eyecare vouchers

  • Wellness & connectivity

    • Corporate gym rates• In-office exercise classes and AlphaSights sponsored sports teams• Meditation apps• Employee Assistance Program• Mental health first aiders onsite• Breakfast, fresh fruit, snacks, coffee, tea, ando ther drinks• In-office socials and annual Christmas party

Article & News