Legal Entity & Securitisation Assistant Finance Manager (6 Month FTC)

Banking & Financial Services
Midlothian
June 11, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Job Title

Legal Entity & Securitisation Assistant Finance Manager (6 Month FTC)

Location & Salary

Edinburgh • £44,901 – £49,890

Hours & Working Pattern

Full-time, hybrid (minimum two days per week at the office)

Overview

The Legal Entity & Securitisation team supports month end financial control, balance sheet substantiation and statutory reporting. You will be responsible for preparing statutory accounts, managing audit engagements and contributing to finance transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of statutory accounts for Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) and other group entities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and group policies.
  • Act as key interface with external auditors, responding to audit queries, providing supporting evidence and managing audit timelines.
  • Support board and governance deliverables.
  • Support 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 of financial information in line with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of statutory reporting experience.
  • Accounting qualification.
  • Highly organised with keen attention to detail and ability to prioritise in a fast paced environment.
  • Strong analytical skills and a passion for contributing to the success of the function.
  • Desire to improve existing processes, systems and procedures.
  • Delivery driven and able to produce quality work at pace.
  • Collaborative approach to ensure accurate reporting and support analysis.
  • Preferred: Experience in the financial services sector.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 suite, especially Excel.
  • Proven ability to learn new systems quickly; experience with AI tools such as Power Apps or Python desirable.

EEO Statement

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 neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

Benefits

  • Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
  • Annual performance related bonus.
  • Share schemes, including free shares.
  • Discount shopping benefits.
  • 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • Wellbeing initiatives.
  • Generous parental leave policies.

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