Finance Transactional Services Assistant

Job Description Summary

Finance Transactional Services Assistant Permanent Location: Edinburgh Closing date: 17th September 2026 Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, our employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We advise on assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring their authentic self to work and do all they can to deliver on our strategic promises to our customers. We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter. We’re looking for a Finance Transactional Services Assistant to join our Finance team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the AAM UK Group of companies. Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll be responsible for a range of transactional finance activities, ensuring processes are completed accurately, controls are maintained and key stakeholders receive a high-quality service. You will also have the opportunity to identify improvements to existing processes and contribute to the ongoing efficiency of the Finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing daily bank reconciliations and associated journal postings to support effective control of company bank accounts.
• Processing payments and bank transfers through Bankline, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on time.
• Supporting the accounts payable process, including invoice processing, maintaining an accurate creditors ledger and responding to supplier queries.
• Preparing corporate payments and associated accounting entries.
• Managing corporate credit card and employee expense payments, ensuring claims are processed in line with company policy.
• Administering payments to travel, reward and benefit providers and completing associated reconciliations.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing depreciation journals.
• Contributing towards intercompany balance reconciliations for AAM UK within the AAM Group.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience carrying out transactional finance activities, including reconciliations, payments, accounts payable or similar finance processes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while working to deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to investigate and resolve queries.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive approach, with a willingness to identify process improvements and efficiencies.
• The ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Good systems skills and confidence using technology to support and streamline processes.

What's in it for you

• A competitive salary, depending on the experience you can bring
• A non-contributory pension between 9%-13%
• A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance
• 27 days leave per year (plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time)
• We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.
• At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognise that delivering excellent client outcomes, comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.
• We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you. We serve a diverse, ever-changing world. It’s tough, but we work tirelessly to leave things better than we find them.

Legal bits

We’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Aegon Asset Management is a global, active investment manager. We use our investment management expertise to help people achieve a lifetime of financial security, with a focus on excellence, trust and partnership. Our clients benefit from the extensive international research capabilities and in-depth local knowledge. Aegon Asset Management is part of Aegon Group, one of the world's leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions and asset management. People are fundamental to the success of our business. By promoting individual accountability and strong teamwork, we’re able to give all of our people the freedom to get on with doing what they do best, whether the individual’s function is financial, technical or creative. Join our diverse teams around the world in a relaxed and professional working environment. The reward? Great benefits and the recognition you deserve.