Employers

Description of Organisation
Standard Life has long been one of the UK’s largest financial services providers. With over 10,000 employees, we manage assets of £156 billion and have 7 million customers across three continents. We are acutely aware of the world we live and work in.
Our aim is to create value by being a leading and dynamic business which grows assets through offering a holistic approach to our customers’ money, wealth and wellbeing.

Description of vacancy(s) offered
At Standard Life, you'll train as a Chartered Accountant while working at the leading edge of the industry. Based in Group Finance, you'll follow a professional training programme laid out by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), qualifying after three years. Accountancy trainees follow an internal training scheme of six-month placements in Group Accounts, UK Life & Pensions Finance, Standard Life Investment Finance, Standard Life Bank Finance and Group Internal Audit.
You can find out more details on the scheme at:
ukgroup.standardlife.com/html/careers/accountancy.html

Minimum entry requirements : A 1st or 2:1 degree in Accountancy, Maths or Science subject is required, however, other degree types will be considered as long as you are able to give evidence of your commitment to a career in Accountancy.
We also require you to have:
• An analytical mind
• A strong desire to achieve
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to be a team player

Application procedure : More information on the recruitment process can be found on our website at:
ukgroup.standardlife.com/html/careers/accountancy.html
Our on-line application process for our August 2008 intake will be open from August 2007.
We encourage you to apply early as our vacancies fill quickly.