Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting (12 Month FTC)

• Own and deliver core reporting processes, including month-end close, operation of controls, and results analysis
• Provide elements of IFRS, Solvency II, and other regulatory reporting, ensuring outputs are accurate, well-controlled, and produced to tight deadlines
• Foster progress in reporting procedures by seeking opportunities to simplify, automate, and boost outputs through tools such as Power BI, Power Query, and Power Automate
• Build and sustain solid working relationships with collaborators across Finance and the wider Group, serving as a reliable point of contact
• Provide insightful analysis to support understanding of financial performance, key drivers, and business outcomes
• Support change initiatives and small projects by aiding the delivery of process, system, and reporting upgrades

Why join us?

We’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we’re shaping finance for good. We’re focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone.

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified/part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or have alternatively gained a similar level of expertise acquired through substantial experience in a financial reporting function.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in financial reporting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect and persuade colleagues across teams
• Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail, combined with the capability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with confidence to take ownership and drive work forward
• A passion for refining processes, automation, and ongoing development
• The skill to examine financial data and transform it into clear, meaningful insights

And any of these would be great:

• Experience in, or a willingness to build skills with, Excel and Power Platform tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate)

We know that great talent comes from many backgrounds. Whilst this job advert may reference specific years of experience, we recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply.

This is a place for you

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 28 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.