Finance Assistant – Placement

Employment type: Fixed Term Contract Aspect Capital is an award-winning systematic hedge fund based in London. We manage over $9 billion of client assets. The Role: This role is available to placement students for 13 months from summer 2027 until summer 2028. NOTE: You must be currently studying Accounting and Finance related degree at university, and looking for a placement role. Working as a key member of the Corporate Accounting Team within Finance, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of Aspect’s Accounts Payable function. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to, and a thorough understanding of, how a Finance function works within an exciting and forward-thinking company, with the chance to apply AI and automation to real finance processes. Key Responsibilities: Managing payment cycle activities and weekly payment runs in a timely and efficient manner across multiple legal entities Working with the Finance team and suppliers to efficiently resolve queries Recording Accounts Payable transactions in the general ledger using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Identifying opportunities to document, improve, and streamline processes, including using automation and AI tools to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency Supporting senior members of the Finance team with budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and ad hoc analysis/tasks Supporting an effective handover to the incoming placement student at the end of the placement Your Experience: Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills A passion for AI and automation, and a curiosity to find more efficient ways of working Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is advantageous but not essential A genuine interest in pursuing a career in finance or accountancy