Lloyds Banking Group
Legal Entity & Securitisation Assistant Finance Manager (6 Month FTC)
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Legal Entity & Securitisation Assistant Finance Manager (Fixed-Term Contract, 6 Months)
About the Role
Salary: £44,901 – £49,890 (Grade: £44,901 to £54,879) Location: Edinburgh Working Pattern: Hybrid – at least two days (40% of time) in the Edinburgh office, with flexibility for remote work. End Date: Thursday 16 July 2026 Urgency: CRITICAL – THIS IS AN IMMEDIATE(OPPORTUNITY)
The Legal Entity & Securitisation Assistant Finance Manager will join the Legal Entity and Securitisation team—a trusted partner supporting the business with month-end financial control, balance sheet substantiation, and statutory reporting. As part of Lloyds Banking Group’s ambitious Finance Transformation programme, this role offers an opportunity to leverage new tools and processes to optimise reporting while building on technical expertise and taking genuine ownership of key initiatives.
You’ll support strategic deliverables while working collaboratively in a dynamic team, with generous flexibility and growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare month-end financial controls, balance sheet substantiation, and produce statutory reports for Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) and other group entities, including:
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, UK GAAP).
- Managing relationships with external auditors, including responding to queries, providing supporting evidence, and aligning with audit timelines.
- Supporting board and governance deliverables, including control assessments (e.g., QAR, SOX-style controls).
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Regulatory & Standardised Reporting
- Develop and tag stastext iXBRL files for statutory accounts.
- Prepare FINREP Form 40 disclosures, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
Process Improvement & Collaboration
- Utilise new tooling and technologies in the Finance Transformation initiative to enhance processes and reduce manual workload.
- Improve processes, systems, and procedures through continuous analysis and recommendations.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment, ensuring high-quality deliverables while providing peer support and mentoring.
Requirements
Education & Qualifications
- A dedicated finance professional with a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, etc.).
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years of statutory reporting experience, preferably in financial services or complex entities (e.g., off-balance sheet, SPEs).
- Exceptional organisation, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise tasks in fast-paced environments.
- Strong analytical skills and a desire to contribute to business success.
- Self-driven and quality-focused, with a passion for production under tight deadlines.
- Experience in Microsoft 365, especially Excel, PowerPivot, or Power BI (desirable).
- Familiarity with iXBRL or similar regulatory reporting formats preferred but not mandatory.
Preferred (Not Mandatory) Benefits
- Experience in financial services, particularly securitisation.
- Quick learner – ability to adopt new systems and tools efficiently.
- Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Power Apps, Python for reporting automation).
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Why Join Lloyds Banking Group?
For You
- A rapid learning and growth culture, with support to develop new skills.
- Hybrid working flexibility that balances productivity with work-life balance.
- Recognised as a Disability Confident Leader – guaranteed interviews for applicants with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
- Reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities.
- Industry-leading benefits package:
- 15% employer pension contribution.
- 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
- Share schemes (including free shares) and performance-related bonuses.
- Wellbeing initiatives, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme.
For the Organisation
- "Make finance good" – or £27b treasury’s mission to drive sustainable financial growth for society.
- Shaping the future of finance with a purpose-led culture and innovation at its core.
What’s Next?
Flexible Working
- Hybrid, variable working hours, or job shares may be available – [explore flexible options](insert link).
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
- Lloyds is committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the customers we serve.
Contact
Mail your application to: careers@lloydsbanking.com
For further queries, email: careers@lloydsbanking.com. Learn more about process at [insert flexible working link].
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