Large

At abrdn, we empower our clients to plan, save and invest for their futures. We structure our business into three areas – and together they reflect our focus on enabling our clients to be better investors:Investments: We work with clients to create solutions across markets, asset classes and investment strategies – combining our global network of investment professionals with research, data and technology. Adviser: We offer market-leading platform technology and tools that enable UK wealth managers and financial advisers to look after the diverse needs of their clients. Personal: We help people throughout the UK plan for their financial futures – through our financial planning business, our digital direct-to-consumer services and discretionary fund management services. Through the expertise, insight and innovation of our team, we aim to help clients create more ways for money to make an impact. We set our sights on giving them more confidence to achieve their goals, and more clarity about what they need next. And we focus on delivering outcomes that are more than just financial – by investing sustainably to build a better world. We’re a global business. We manage and administer £532 billion of assets for our clients, and we have over 1 million shareholders. (Figures as at 30 June 2021)Capital at Risk.

Finance

abrdn

You should have product design experience, a strong user-focused portfolio, proficiency in design tools, and an understanding of design systems. Collaborate well and be adaptable to improve user experiences.

You will design cohesive user experiences, conduct research, create wireframes and prototypes, develop high-fidelity designs, maintain a design system, and collaborate across teams to ensure quality and consistency.

Design

Product

Edinburgh

<div></div><div><div>Job Description</div><div>
At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK&rsquo;s leading Wealth &amp; Investments group.</div><div><br>
Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry&rsquo;s best talent.</div><div></div><div>
Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society.</div><div></div><div>
We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.</div><div></div><div>
Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients&rsquo; evolving needs:</div><ul><li><div>
interactive investor, the UK&rsquo;s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save and invest in the way that works for them.</div></li><li><div>
Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.</div></li><li><div>
Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
About the department:</div><div></div><div>
We are committed to a product operating model where teams are empowered, autonomous, and accountable, giving you the freedom to innovate and own solutions from concept to delivery.</div><div></div><div>
Join a forward-thinking team at the heart of Aberdeen&rsquo;s Adviser business, where we lead the end-to-end design, discovery, and delivery of innovative digital products and services for Financial Advice firms.</div><div></div><div>
If you are enthusiastic about delivering real impact, our focus on customer and business outcomes will give you the opportunity to make a tangible difference.</div><div>
You will be part of a team that values collaboration, autonomy, and a growth mindset, helping us stay at the forefront of the market as we design digital experiences that supercharge advice firms to delight their clients.</div><div></div><div>
About the role:</div><div></div><div>
As a Product Designer you will create impactful, user-centred digital products for Financial Advice firms. Working for the Product Design Lead you will be involved in every step of the process from discovery to final design.</div><div></div><div>
Your responsibilities will include collaborating with Product Managers, Analysts, Engineers and Testers designing products and client/user experiences, which places the needs and understanding of clients at the heart of everything we do making Aberdeen the best partner for Financial Advisers through seamless self-serve processes.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Create unified end to end experiences conforming to the design standards including accessibility, guidelines, and best practices.</div></li><li><div>
Work with the Lead Designer to create user personas, user research and an A/B testing framework.</div></li><li><div>
Use usability data, conduct user research, usability testing and competitor analysis to gather insights for product improvements.</div></li><li><div>
Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualise design concepts and bring them to life.</div></li><li><div>
Develop high-fidelity designs and UI components that align with brand guidelines and enhance user experience.</div></li><li><div>
Maintain and contribute to a design system to ensure a consistent experience across all products.</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with Analysts, Engineers and Testers and provide clear design specifications to ensure seamless execution.</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate within the Design team to ensure sharing of knowledge, quality and consistency across all products, and brand consistency.</div></li><li><div>
Represent and advocate for the Design team at all levels of the business and maintain strong internal and external stakeholders.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
About you:</div><ul><li><div>
Experience as a product designer, UX design or UI designer ideally</div></li><li><div>
 Strong portfolio showing user focussed design work from research to high fidelity designs.</div></li><li><div>
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD or similar</div></li><li><div>
Understanding of design systems and accessibility standards.</div></li><li><div>
Enthusiastic about integrating user research and feedback into the design process.</div></li><li><div>
A collaborator, who enjoys working with cross-functional teams (Product, Analysis, and Engineering)</div></li><li><div>
Curious, adaptable, and always looking for ways to improve user experience.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Therefore, if you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire and one of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.</div><div></div><div>
Our benefits:</div><div></div><div>
There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.</div><div>
When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days&rsquo; annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits &ndash; including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits <div>here.</div></div><div></div><div>
Our business:</div><div><br>
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas &ndash; our vectors of growth &ndash; focused on our clients&rsquo; changing needs. You can find out more about what we do <div>here</div>.</div><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense &ndash; this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.</div><div></div><div>
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.</div></div>

Job Description
At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group.
Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent.
Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society.
We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.
Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs:
interactive investor, the UK’s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save and invest in the way that works for them.
Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.
Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes.
About the department:
We are committed to a product operating model where teams are empowered, autonomous, and accountable, giving you the freedom to innovate and own solutions from concept to delivery.
Join a forward-thinking team at the heart of Aberdeen’s Adviser business, where we lead the end-to-end design, discovery, and delivery of innovative digital products and services for Financial Advice firms.
If you are enthusiastic about delivering real impact, our focus on customer and business outcomes will give you the opportunity to make a tangible difference.
You will be part of a team that values collaboration, autonomy, and a growth mindset, helping us stay at the forefront of the market as we design digital experiences that supercharge advice firms to delight their clients.
About the role:
As a Product Designer you will create impactful, user-centred digital products for Financial Advice firms. Working for the Product Design Lead you will be involved in every step of the process from discovery to final design.
Your responsibilities will include collaborating with Product Managers, Analysts, Engineers and Testers designing products and client/user experiences, which places the needs and understanding of clients at the heart of everything we do making Aberdeen the best partner for Financial Advisers through seamless self-serve processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Create unified end to end experiences conforming to the design standards including accessibility, guidelines, and best practices.
Work with the Lead Designer to create user personas, user research and an A/B testing framework.
Use usability data, conduct user research, usability testing and competitor analysis to gather insights for product improvements.
Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualise design concepts and bring them to life.
Develop high-fidelity designs and UI components that align with brand guidelines and enhance user experience.
Maintain and contribute to a design system to ensure a consistent experience across all products.
Collaborate with Analysts, Engineers and Testers and provide clear design specifications to ensure seamless execution.
Collaborate within the Design team to ensure sharing of knowledge, quality and consistency across all products, and brand consistency.
Represent and advocate for the Design team at all levels of the business and maintain strong internal and external stakeholders.
About you:
Experience as a product designer, UX design or UI designer ideally
 Strong portfolio showing user focussed design work from research to high fidelity designs.
Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch or Adobe XD or similar
Understanding of design systems and accessibility standards.
Enthusiastic about integrating user research and feedback into the design process.
A collaborator, who enjoys working with cross-functional teams (Product, Analysis, and Engineering)
Curious, adaptable, and always looking for ways to improve user experience.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Therefore, if you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire and one of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.
Our benefits:
There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.
When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here.
Our business:
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.

Senior Product Designer - abrdn

Senior Product Designer

You should have experience leading design teams in product-driven settings, expertise in end-to-end design processes, and integration of user feedback, especially in B2B, Wealth, or Fintech.

You will collaborate on design processes, create design standards, define user personas, develop a design system, lead a design team, and promote best practices while aligning objectives with business goals.

<div></div><div><div>Job Description</div><div>
About Us</div><div></div><div>
At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK&rsquo;s leading Wealth &amp; Investments group.</div><div><br>
Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry&rsquo;s best talent.</div><div></div><div>
Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society.</div><div></div><div>
We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.</div><div></div><div>
Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients&rsquo; evolving needs:</div><ul><li><div>
interactive investor, the UK&rsquo;s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save and invest in the way that works for them.</div></li><li><div>
Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.</div></li><li><div>
Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
About the Department:</div><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;re committed to a product operating model where teams are empowered, autonomous, and accountable, giving you the freedom to innovate and own solutions from concept to delivery.</div><div></div><div>
Join a forward-thinking team at the heart of Aberdeen&rsquo;s Adviser business, where we lead the end-to-end design, discovery, and delivery of cutting-edge digital products and services for Financial Advice firms.</div><div></div><div>
If you&rsquo;re passionate about delivering real impact, our focus on customer and business outcomes will give you the opportunity to make a tangible difference.</div><div>
You&rsquo;ll be part of a team that values collaboration, autonomy, and a growth mindset, helping us stay at the forefront of the market as we design digital experiences that supercharge advice firms to delight their clients.</div><div></div><div>
About the Role:</div><div></div><div>
As Design Lead you are seen as an expert in the business, managing and overseeing the design team to create impactful, user-centred digital products for Financial Advice firms. Working for the Head of Design and Analysis (HoDA) you will collaborate to define team roles/structure and create design processes from discovery to final design. You will be actively involved in hiring and recruitment of the team.</div><div></div><div>
This new role allows you to shape the new design function alongside the leaders within the Product and Technology team.</div><div></div><div>
Your responsibilities include collaborating with Product, Engineering and Business stakeholders designing products and client/user experiences, which places the needs and understanding of clients at the heart of everything we do making Aberdeen the best partner for Financial Advisers through seamless self-serve processes</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Collaborate with the HoDA and cross-functionally to establish a continuous design process that forms part of the product operating model ensuring it puts our clients/users at the heart of everything we do and incorporates user testing, feedback, and analytics.</div></li><li><div>
Create and uphold design standards, guidelines, and best practices.</div></li><li><div>
Define user personas, user research and a A/B testing framework</div></li><li><div>
Responsible for creating a design system including site maps, high level navigation and information architecture ensuring quality and consistency across all products, accessibility and brand consistency.</div></li><li><div>
Represent and advocate for the Design team at all levels of the business and maintain strong internal and external stakeholders.</div></li><li><div>
Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop a design team, fostering continuous growth, career advancement and open feedback culture.</div></li><li><div>
Define the teams&rsquo; objectives aligning them with the wider Design and Analysis and Product and Technology team goals.</div></li><li><div>
Champion the sharing of knowledge and best practices that encourages innovation, accountability, and openness enabling the team to stay competitive and adaptive to user and market needs.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
About You:</div><ul><li><div>
Experience leading and guiding a design team in product-driven environments, fostering talent and building high-performing teams.</div></li><li><div>
Experience in B2B, Wealth and Fintech experience desirable.</div></li><li><div>
Expert in leading end-to-end design processes ensuring consistency and quality. This includes, UX, UI, Prototyping, Design principles and problem solving.</div></li><li><div>
Passionate about integrating user research and feedback into the design process.</div></li><li><div>
Experience of working in Product Operating Models, partnering closely with Product, Engineering and Data teams to embed design into the product lifecycle; and acts an advocate with stakeholders across Aberdeen.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Therefore, if you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire and one of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.</div><div></div><div>
Our benefits:</div><div></div><div>
There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.</div><div>
When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days&rsquo; annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits &ndash; including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits <div>here.</div></div><div></div><div>
Our business:</div><div></div><div>
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas &ndash; our vectors of growth &ndash; focused on our clients&rsquo; changing needs. You can find out more about what we do <div>here</div>.</div><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense &ndash; this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.</div><div></div><div>
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.</div></div>

Job Description
About Us
At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group.
Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent.
Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society.
We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.
Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs:
interactive investor, the UK’s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save and invest in the way that works for them.
Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.
Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes.
About the Department:
We’re committed to a product operating model where teams are empowered, autonomous, and accountable, giving you the freedom to innovate and own solutions from concept to delivery.
Join a forward-thinking team at the heart of Aberdeen’s Adviser business, where we lead the end-to-end design, discovery, and delivery of cutting-edge digital products and services for Financial Advice firms.
If you’re passionate about delivering real impact, our focus on customer and business outcomes will give you the opportunity to make a tangible difference.
You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, autonomy, and a growth mindset, helping us stay at the forefront of the market as we design digital experiences that supercharge advice firms to delight their clients.
About the Role:
As Design Lead you are seen as an expert in the business, managing and overseeing the design team to create impactful, user-centred digital products for Financial Advice firms. Working for the Head of Design and Analysis (HoDA) you will collaborate to define team roles/structure and create design processes from discovery to final design. You will be actively involved in hiring and recruitment of the team.
This new role allows you to shape the new design function alongside the leaders within the Product and Technology team.
Your responsibilities include collaborating with Product, Engineering and Business stakeholders designing products and client/user experiences, which places the needs and understanding of clients at the heart of everything we do making Aberdeen the best partner for Financial Advisers through seamless self-serve processes
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the HoDA and cross-functionally to establish a continuous design process that forms part of the product operating model ensuring it puts our clients/users at the heart of everything we do and incorporates user testing, feedback, and analytics.
Create and uphold design standards, guidelines, and best practices.
Define user personas, user research and a A/B testing framework
Responsible for creating a design system including site maps, high level navigation and information architecture ensuring quality and consistency across all products, accessibility and brand consistency.
Represent and advocate for the Design team at all levels of the business and maintain strong internal and external stakeholders.
Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop a design team, fostering continuous growth, career advancement and open feedback culture.
Define the teams’ objectives aligning them with the wider Design and Analysis and Product and Technology team goals.
Champion the sharing of knowledge and best practices that encourages innovation, accountability, and openness enabling the team to stay competitive and adaptive to user and market needs.
About You:
Experience leading and guiding a design team in product-driven environments, fostering talent and building high-performing teams.
Experience in B2B, Wealth and Fintech experience desirable.
Expert in leading end-to-end design processes ensuring consistency and quality. This includes, UX, UI, Prototyping, Design principles and problem solving.
Passionate about integrating user research and feedback into the design process.
Experience of working in Product Operating Models, partnering closely with Product, Engineering and Data teams to embed design into the product lifecycle; and acts an advocate with stakeholders across Aberdeen.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Therefore, if you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire and one of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.
Our benefits:
There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.
When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits here.
Our business:
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.

Lead Product Designer - abrdn

Lead Product Designer

You must be a certified accountant with strong bookkeeping skills, knowledge of IFRS and Local GAAP, tax law expertise, and proficiency in English.

You will execute account bookings, manage payments, reconcile invoices, generate reports, oversee liquid assets, calculate accruals, prepare tax calculations, and ensure compliance with trade regulations.

Accounting & Tax

Frankfurt

<div></div><div><div>Job Description</div><div></div><div>
At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors. Clients worldwide trust us to find future-fit investment opportunities to deliver the outcomes they want. Our technology and insight help empower them to make better decisions, while the powerful partnerships we build help to enhance the expertise that we offer. And by enabling clients to invest responsibly, it helps us to build a better world.</div><div></div><div>
About the department</div><div></div><div>
The Finance function at abrdn is pivotal to our success, handling critical activities related to accounting, product/business control, reporting, and tax functions across the firm. This role is embedded within the Accounting area of the Finance Function, where we prioritize producing timely, accurate, and reliable financial information. Our responsibilities include preparing profit and loss, balance sheet accounts, group consolidations, general ledger journals, accruals, and prepayments.</div><div></div><div>
About the role</div><div></div><div>
As a Senior Accountant at abrdn, you will have a key role in overseeing the day-to-day business of Accounting abrdn Investments Deutschland AG, with responsibility for setting and implementing the abrdn policies and guidelines and securing that operations are performed in a controlled and efficient manner.</div><div></div><div>
As the Senior Accountant you will be responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB (German Commercial Code), coordinating with auditors and internal departments.</div><div></div><div>
Key Responsibilities</div><ul><li><div>
Execute impersonal account bookings, supervise, and reconcile asset accounts and profit and loss accounts (expenses &amp; costs).</div></li><li><div>
Manage, complete, and oversee manual payment runs.</div></li><li><div>
Post and supervise debtors' and creditors' invoices, including reconciliation.</div></li><li><div>
Review overall account details (balance sheet and profit and loss accounts) and generate periodic and as-needed reports for the Management Board and other customers.</div></li><li><div>
Book and supervise liquid assets, such as securities, money market instruments, and fixed deposits.</div></li><li><div>
Calculate and book accruals and deferrals for interest and call money. Handle and supervise accruals and deferrals thoroughly.</div></li><li><div>
Prepare quarterly tax calculations (Corporate Income Tax / Corporate Trade Tax).</div></li><li><div>
Register and monitor German foreign trade regulations compliance.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
About the candidate requirements</div><ul><li><div>
Certified accountant (IHK, Chamber of Industry and Commerce, or comparable qualifications).</div></li><li><div>
Outstanding interest in figures with a strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.</div></li><li><div>
Proficiency in accounting standards: IFRS, Local GAAP (HGB), RechKredV, and Investment law.</div></li><li><div>
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations, particularly VAT law.</div></li><li><div>
Proficient in the English language.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Our business</div><div></div><div>
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas &ndash; our vectors of growth &ndash; focused on our clients&rsquo; changing needs. You can find out more about what we do <div>here</div>.</div><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense &ndash; this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.</div><div></div><div>
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.</div></div>

Job Description
At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors. Clients worldwide trust us to find future-fit investment opportunities to deliver the outcomes they want. Our technology and insight help empower them to make better decisions, while the powerful partnerships we build help to enhance the expertise that we offer. And by enabling clients to invest responsibly, it helps us to build a better world.
About the department
The Finance function at abrdn is pivotal to our success, handling critical activities related to accounting, product/business control, reporting, and tax functions across the firm. This role is embedded within the Accounting area of the Finance Function, where we prioritize producing timely, accurate, and reliable financial information. Our responsibilities include preparing profit and loss, balance sheet accounts, group consolidations, general ledger journals, accruals, and prepayments.
About the role
As a Senior Accountant at abrdn, you will have a key role in overseeing the day-to-day business of Accounting abrdn Investments Deutschland AG, with responsibility for setting and implementing the abrdn policies and guidelines and securing that operations are performed in a controlled and efficient manner.
As the Senior Accountant you will be responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB (German Commercial Code), coordinating with auditors and internal departments.
Key Responsibilities
Execute impersonal account bookings, supervise, and reconcile asset accounts and profit and loss accounts (expenses & costs).
Manage, complete, and oversee manual payment runs.
Post and supervise debtors' and creditors' invoices, including reconciliation.
Review overall account details (balance sheet and profit and loss accounts) and generate periodic and as-needed reports for the Management Board and other customers.
Book and supervise liquid assets, such as securities, money market instruments, and fixed deposits.
Calculate and book accruals and deferrals for interest and call money. Handle and supervise accruals and deferrals thoroughly.
Prepare quarterly tax calculations (Corporate Income Tax / Corporate Trade Tax).
Register and monitor German foreign trade regulations compliance.
About the candidate requirements
Certified accountant (IHK, Chamber of Industry and Commerce, or comparable qualifications).
Outstanding interest in figures with a strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
Proficiency in accounting standards: IFRS, Local GAAP (HGB), RechKredV, and Investment law.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations, particularly VAT law.
Proficient in the English language.
Our business
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.

Senior Accountant - abrdn

Senior Accountant

You must be a certified accountant with strong bookkeeping skills, proficient in IFRS, Local GAAP, VAT law, and possess comprehensive tax knowledge, along with fluency in English.

You will manage account bookings, oversee payment runs, post invoices, generate reports for management, handle liquid assets, calculate accruals, prepare tax calculations, and ensure compliance with trade regulations.

Job Description<br><br>At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors. Clients worldwide trust us to find future-fit investment opportunities to deliver the outcomes they want. Our technology and insight help empower them to make better decisions, while the powerful partnerships we build help to enhance the expertise that we offer. And by enabling clients to invest responsibly, it helps us to build a better world.<br><br>About The Department<br><br>The Finance function at abrdn is pivotal to our success, handling critical activities related to accounting, product/business control, reporting, and tax functions across the firm. This role is embedded within the Accounting area of the Finance Function, where we prioritize producing timely, accurate, and reliable financial information. Our responsibilities include preparing profit and loss, balance sheet accounts, group consolidations, general ledger journals, accruals, and prepayments.<br><br>About The Role<br><br>As a Senior Accountant at abrdn, you will have a key role in overseeing the day-to-day business of Accounting abrdn Investments Deutschland AG, with responsibility for setting and implementing the abrdn policies and guidelines and securing that operations are performed in a controlled and efficient manner.<br><br>As the Senior Accountant you will be responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB (German Commercial Code), coordinating with auditors and internal departments.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br><br> * Execute impersonal account bookings, supervise, and reconcile asset accounts and profit and loss accounts (expenses & costs).<br> * Manage, complete, and oversee manual payment runs.<br> * Post and supervise debtors' and creditors' invoices, including reconciliation.<br> * Review overall account details (balance sheet and profit and loss accounts) and generate periodic and as-needed reports for the Management Board and other customers.<br> * Book and supervise liquid assets, such as securities, money market instruments, and fixed deposits.<br> * Calculate and book accruals and deferrals for interest and call money. Handle and supervise accruals and deferrals thoroughly.<br> * Prepare quarterly tax calculations (Corporate Income Tax / Corporate Trade Tax).<br> * Register and monitor German foreign trade regulations compliance.<br>   <br>   <br><br>About The Candidate Requirements<br><br><br> * Certified accountant (IHK, Chamber of Industry and Commerce, or comparable qualifications).<br> * Outstanding interest in figures with a strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.<br> * Proficiency in accounting standards: IFRS, Local GAAP (HGB), RechKredV, and Investment law.<br> * Comprehensive knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations, particularly VAT law.<br> * Proficient in the English language.<br>   <br>   <br><br>Our business<br><br>Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here.<br><br>We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.<br><br>If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.

Job DescriptionAt abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors. Clients worldwide trust us to find future-fit investment opportunities to deliver the outcomes they want. Our technology and insight help empower them to make better decisions, while the powerful partnerships we build help to enhance the expertise that we offer. And by enabling clients to invest responsibly, it helps us to build a better world.About The DepartmentThe Finance function at abrdn is pivotal to our success, handling critical activities related to accounting, product/business control, reporting, and tax functions across the firm. This role is embedded within the Accounting area of the Finance Function, where we prioritize producing timely, accurate, and reliable financial information. Our responsibilities include preparing profit and loss, balance sheet accounts, group consolidations, general ledger journals, accruals, and prepayments.About The RoleAs a Senior Accountant at abrdn, you will have a key role in overseeing the day-to-day business of Accounting abrdn Investments Deutschland AG, with responsibility for setting and implementing the abrdn policies and guidelines and securing that operations are performed in a controlled and efficient manner.As the Senior Accountant you will be responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB (German Commercial Code), coordinating with auditors and internal departments.Key Responsibilities * Execute impersonal account bookings, supervise, and reconcile asset accounts and profit and loss accounts (expenses & costs). * Manage, complete, and oversee manual payment runs. * Post and supervise debtors' and creditors' invoices, including reconciliation. * Review overall account details (balance sheet and profit and loss accounts) and generate periodic and as-needed reports for the Management Board and other customers. * Book and supervise liquid assets, such as securities, money market instruments, and fixed deposits. * Calculate and book accruals and deferrals for interest and call money. Handle and supervise accruals and deferrals thoroughly. * Prepare quarterly tax calculations (Corporate Income Tax / Corporate Trade Tax). * Register and monitor German foreign trade regulations compliance.      About The Candidate Requirements * Certified accountant (IHK, Chamber of Industry and Commerce, or comparable qualifications). * Outstanding interest in figures with a strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles. * Proficiency in accounting standards: IFRS, Local GAAP (HGB), RechKredV, and Investment law. * Comprehensive knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations, particularly VAT law. * Proficient in the English language.      Our businessEnabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here.We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.

&lt;strong&gt;Job Description&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors. Clients worldwide trust us to find future-fit investment opportunities to deliver the outcomes they want. Our technology and insight help empower them to make better decisions, while the powerful partnerships we build help to enhance the expertise that we offer. And by enabling clients to invest responsibly, it helps us to build a better world.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Department&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Finance function at abrdn is pivotal to our success, handling critical activities related to accounting, product/business control, reporting, and tax functions across the firm. This role is embedded within the Accounting area of the Finance Function, where we prioritize producing timely, accurate, and reliable financial information. Our responsibilities include preparing profit and loss, balance sheet accounts, group consolidations, general ledger journals, accruals, and prepayments.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Role&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;As a Senior Accountant at abrdn, you will have a key role in overseeing the day-to-day business of Accounting abrdn Investments Deutschland AG, with responsibility for setting and implementing the abrdn policies and guidelines and securing that operations are performed in a controlled and efficient manner.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As the Senior Accountant you will be responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and HGB (German Commercial Code), coordinating with auditors and internal departments.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Key Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Execute impersonal account bookings, supervise, and reconcile asset accounts and profit and loss accounts (expenses &amp;amp; costs).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Manage, complete, and oversee manual payment runs.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Post and supervise debtors' and creditors' invoices, including reconciliation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Review overall account details (balance sheet and profit and loss accounts) and generate periodic and as-needed reports for the Management Board and other customers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Book and supervise liquid assets, such as securities, money market instruments, and fixed deposits.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Calculate and book accruals and deferrals for interest and call money. Handle and supervise accruals and deferrals thoroughly.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prepare quarterly tax calculations (Corporate Income Tax / Corporate Trade Tax).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Register and monitor German foreign trade regulations compliance.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Candidate Requirements&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Certified accountant (IHK, Chamber of Industry and Commerce, or comparable qualifications).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Outstanding interest in figures with a strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proficiency in accounting standards: IFRS, Local GAAP (HGB), RechKredV, and Investment law.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Comprehensive knowledge of relevant tax laws and regulations, particularly VAT law.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proficient in the English language.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Our business&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do here.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.&lt;/strong&gt;

You must have significant business development experience, client engagement skills, fluency in German and English, advanced software abilities, and a strong understanding of financial markets.

You will manage client relationships, develop new business, match investment needs, report on client meetings, and drive business development strategies focused on German institutions.

Sales & Business Development

Business, Operations & Strategy

<div></div><div><div>Job Description</div><div>
At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors.</div><div>
Clients worldwide trust us to find future-fit investment opportunities to deliver the outcomes they want. Our technology and insight help empower them to make better decisions, while the powerful partnerships we build help to enhance the expertise that we offer. And by enabling clients to invest responsibly, it helps us to build a better world.</div><div></div><div>
About the department</div><div></div><div>
The Sales function is responsible for new business and revenue generation, supporting customers in finding products, solutions, and services that best meet their needs.</div><div></div><div>
About the role</div><div></div><div>
As the Director Business Development you will get to be a part of the Institutional distribution team in Germany, one of our key growth locations in Europe with c20bn EUR AuM. This particular position is a senior role and based in our Frankfurt office. It is a strategically important role at our sales function acting as a business development director to win new business as well as maintaining existing Client relationships. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of, and contribute to, our growing Germany business.</div><div></div><div>
Key responsibilities</div><ul><li><div>
To manage and develop abrdn&rsquo;s existing client relationships and to build new ones. Focusing on allocated client/prospect responsibility with a special focus on German institutions. Good knowledge of property and infrastructure products and markets welcome.</div></li><li><div>
To manage &amp; develop abrdn&rsquo;s existing client relationships and to build new ones. Focusing on allocated client/prospect responsibility. In depth knowledge of investment products to engage a diversity of clients and consultants to raise awareness of abrdn&rsquo;s investment capabilities and potential. Good knowledge of property and infrastructure products and markets welcome but not a must-have.</div></li><li><div>
To act as a conduit into investments for clients, focusing on matching clients&rsquo; investment needs to suitable proposition and product sets. To manage abrdn&rsquo;s overall relationship with our larger existing clients to ensure client satisfaction &amp; retention.</div></li><li><div>
Communicate results to key business holders of client meetings. Meeting notes to be added to Salesforce (CRM system), in a timely manner, with a clear and precise overview of the meeting. To provide relevant and accurate management reporting for presentational purposes and as required by Team and Department Head.</div></li><li><div>
To work on strategies to acquire profitable new investment business, develop plans and proposals to enhance return on assets.</div></li><li><div>
To drive team business development activities as required.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
About the candidate requirements</div><ul><li><div>
Significant business development experience and ideally an existing Institutional client base</div></li><li><div>
Must be comfortable interacting with clients and stakeholders across the firm</div></li><li><div>
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in German (native) and English</div></li><li><div>
Advanced webinar and presentation skills (MS Teams, WebEx, GoToWebinar)</div></li><li><div>
Advanced software skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word) and ideally salesforce</div></li><li><div>
Strong team player</div></li><li><div>
Deep interest and solid understanding of financial markets</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense &ndash; this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.</div><div></div><div>
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.</div></div>

Job Description
At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors.
Clients worldwide trust us to find future-fit investment opportunities to deliver the outcomes they want. Our technology and insight help empower them to make better decisions, while the powerful partnerships we build help to enhance the expertise that we offer. And by enabling clients to invest responsibly, it helps us to build a better world.
About the department
The Sales function is responsible for new business and revenue generation, supporting customers in finding products, solutions, and services that best meet their needs.
About the role
As the Director Business Development you will get to be a part of the Institutional distribution team in Germany, one of our key growth locations in Europe with c20bn EUR AuM. This particular position is a senior role and based in our Frankfurt office. It is a strategically important role at our sales function acting as a business development director to win new business as well as maintaining existing Client relationships. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of, and contribute to, our growing Germany business.
Key responsibilities
To manage and develop abrdn’s existing client relationships and to build new ones. Focusing on allocated client/prospect responsibility with a special focus on German institutions. Good knowledge of property and infrastructure products and markets welcome.
To manage & develop abrdn’s existing client relationships and to build new ones. Focusing on allocated client/prospect responsibility. In depth knowledge of investment products to engage a diversity of clients and consultants to raise awareness of abrdn’s investment capabilities and potential. Good knowledge of property and infrastructure products and markets welcome but not a must-have.
To act as a conduit into investments for clients, focusing on matching clients’ investment needs to suitable proposition and product sets. To manage abrdn’s overall relationship with our larger existing clients to ensure client satisfaction & retention.
Communicate results to key business holders of client meetings. Meeting notes to be added to Salesforce (CRM system), in a timely manner, with a clear and precise overview of the meeting. To provide relevant and accurate management reporting for presentational purposes and as required by Team and Department Head.
To work on strategies to acquire profitable new investment business, develop plans and proposals to enhance return on assets.
To drive team business development activities as required.
About the candidate requirements
Significant business development experience and ideally an existing Institutional client base
Must be comfortable interacting with clients and stakeholders across the firm
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in German (native) and English
Advanced webinar and presentation skills (MS Teams, WebEx, GoToWebinar)
Advanced software skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word) and ideally salesforce
Strong team player
Deep interest and solid understanding of financial markets
We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.
If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.

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