Assistant Investment Accountancy Manager

End Date Tuesday 28 March 2023 Salary Range £45,198 - £50,220
Agile Working Options Other Agile Working Arrangements / Open to Discussion Job Description Summary Delivers influential insight, advice and exercises control through EITHER: leading a team of finance professionals in the development and implementation of the agreed operating model; AND/OR operating as a senior level functional specialist. Job Description Within the Bank's Insurance, Pensions and Investments Finance division, Investment Accounting is responsible for the data, systems and reporting of financial instruments held in Scottish Widows Insurance and Investment Funds. The team has Finance SMEs that cover investment fund accounting, accounting for financial instruments, Group Reporting of Investment Funds (using LBG ledgers and consolidation systems) and Regulatory Reporting (Insurance specific). The team also distributes investment data to internal teams for use in actuarial models and risk monitoring. We lead all aspects of our outsourced Investment Fund administrator State Street, and the source accounting feeds into LBG ledgers. The finance interfaces are controlled through Autorek reconciliations and the team completes the associated Group attestation and Integrity processes. We are also responsible for an investment Asset Data Warehouse, so an interest in Data Management and Business Intelligence tools would be helpful. The role has no direct report responsibilities but as an assistant manager you will be encouraged to lead on specific areas of work to achieve common goals. You will not be expected to cover all of the above areas! This is what we want you to do!

• Positively influence others by demonstrating core Lloyds Banking Group values and behaviours
• Assist with the implementation of robust processes aligned to short term business objectives
• Handle and minimise operational risks by operating complex reconciliation and control processes
• Establish and form relationships and build links with partners to support the provision of quality and timely information and analysis to inform business decisions
• Proactively oversight and manage activity delivered by third party fund management and accounting service providers
• Effectively work within and maintain internal networks for the purpose of optimising business results
• Support agreed change projects to deliver continuous improvement
• You'll have scope to plan and prioritise own workload, including liaison with colleagues in other functions
• Partner influence up to Grade G (Head of Department level)
• You'll be assisting with the management of sophisticated processes in terms of scale, scope and specialism with a cross-divisional impact and be a recognised subject matter expert.

What you'll need to have...

• Typically, the jobholder would be a qualified or part qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent)
• Alternatively, you could have the same level of expertise, acquired through substantial experience in an investment or funds operational or accounting function

If this is you, come and join our inclusive, values-led culture where we're passionate about making a difference! At Lloyds Banking Group 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, can be themselves and succeed on merit.
Here's what we can offer you in return... Whatever your aspiration, you can also expect excellent benefits, personal development and a career that’s enriching and full of opportunity.
You'll also receive a package that includes...

• Discretionary bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension, where we'll give up to a max of 15%
• Share plans
• 28 days holiday (plus Public)

You’ll learn new skills and be given opportunities to grow and develop to help you achieve a rewarding and fulfilling career. We’re a very supportive team who care about your wellbeing. Our Hybrid ways of working means that you can find a work-life balance that suits you, with a mix of home and office working. The expectation currently is that you work a minimum of two days a week in the Office. We're committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We support the principles of agile working and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation.
Are you interested in joining us? Apply today, we’d love to hear from you.
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Together we'll make it possible! 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'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.