At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial reporting and compliance for legal entities and special purpose entities.
- Company: Join a dynamic finance team driving transformation in a leading financial services firm.
- Benefits: Generous pension, performance bonuses, flexible benefits, and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative finance programme and enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Accounting qualification and at least 2 years of statutory reporting experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
About this opportunity
The Legal Entity and Securitisation team are a trusted, value‑adding partner to the business, supporting month‑end financial control, balance sheet substantiation and statutory reporting. The role is part of an ambitious Finance Transformation programme, offering opportunities to leverage new tooling to optimise processes.
What you’ll be doing
- Legal entity and securitisation reporting
- Preparation of statutory accounts for Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) and other group entities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and group policies
- Acting as a key interface with external auditors, responding to audit queries, providing supporting evidence, and managing audit timelines
- Supporting board and governance deliverables
- Supporting control environment and risk management activities, including QAR, SOX‑style controls, and audit readiness
- iXBRL tagging of statutory accounts
- Preparation of FINREP Form 40 disclosures, ensuring accurate reporting in line with regulatory requirements
What we’re looking for
- A dedicated finance professional with an accounting qualification
- Minimum 2 years of statutory reporting experience
- Highly organised with keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong analytical skills and passion to contribute to the success of the function
- A desire to improve existing processes, systems and procedures through continuous challenge
- Delivery‑driven with a passion for producing quality work at pace
- Collaborative working style to ensure correct reporting and assist in analysis and explanation behind the numbers
Additional desirable skills
- Experience in the financial services sector
- Experience of Microsoft 365 suite, specifically Excel
- Proven ability to learn new systems quickly
- Experience of AI tools such as Power Apps or Python is desirable
Inclusive hiring information
We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. 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 neuro‑divergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.
Benefits
- A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
- An annual performance‑related bonus
- Share schemes including free shares
- Benefits that can be adapted 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
Legal Entity & Securitisation Assistant Finance Manager - 6 Month FTC employer: LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
Join a forward-thinking finance team that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions directly impact the success of our ambitious Finance Transformation programme. With a generous pension contribution, performance-related bonuses, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and inclusivity. Located in a dynamic environment, this role offers the chance to leverage cutting-edge tools and processes while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
