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If you are an accountant seeking to take your career to the next level while supporting the growth of British businesses, this could be the role for you.
At LendingCrowd, we’re challenging the market for business lending by doing things differently, and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for a qualified accountant with excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail who is keen to share and grow their knowledge and expertise within an exciting and ever-evolving business domain.
The ideal candidate will have awareness of the credit decision-making process along with an understanding of financial models and debt structures. What’s important is proficiency in the use of accounting software and the aptitude to become involved in more complex reporting.
We’re a rapidly growing company, constantly striving to raise our standards, so this is a great opportunity to be part of a genuine Scottish success story. As a Senior Finance Associate, you’ll be a key member of our team, working together to carry out a variety of accounting and banking tasks.
About us
LendingCrowd is a leading fintech business, shaping the way SMEs borrow money. Blending technology innovation, financial expertise and solid backing, we’ve driven over £400m in lending to small businesses, across the UK, since we launched in 2014.
We’re perfectly positioned to become the trusted choice for SME financing, with an embedded culture of ‘doing the right thing’ at our core. We actively encourage the generation and development of ideas from all team members to grow the business. We’re currently all working remotely but will soon be able to offer the opportunity of hybrid working with premises in Edinburgh.
About the role
Reporting to our Director of Finance this is a role for a Senior Finance Associate, ideally with experience of working in financial services, who can display a rigorous and consistent approach to monthly reporting procedures.
As a key member of our team, you’ll be responsible for:
· Preparing monthly investor reports for institutional funders
· Preparing monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts
· Acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors and bankers
· Preparing daily regulatory client money reconciliation
· Collating information for FCA returns and other regulatory reporting
· Posting and reconciling bank transactions within the accounting system
· Managing the purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring timely payment
· Contributing to the budgeting and forecasting process
· Updating and maintaining operational procedures
· Assisting the Financial Administrator in carrying out daily banking duties, including advancing loan sums to new borrowers
· Participating in various project workstreams
About you
In terms of knowledge, skills and experience, we would expect you to be:
· A newly/recently qualified accountant
· Proficient in the use of accounting software
· Skilled in Excel, with the ability to handle data in an efficient way
· An excellent verbal and written communicator
· Self-motivated, with business acumen and strong relationship skills
· A confident team player, able to co-ordinate with different departments
It would also be beneficial if you have:
· Knowledge of credit decision making
· An understanding of financial models and debt structures
Opportunities for further development
As LendingCrowd continues to grow, this role will become involved in more complex financial accounting, including gaining exposure to instruments such as derivatives as well as securitisation reporting.
Come join us and be part of our success story!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £42,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
Accounting qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Edinburgh EH2 2JG (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH2 2JG
Expected start date: 01/09/2026
If you are an accountant seeking to take your career to the next level while supporting the growth of British businesses, this could be the role for you.
At LendingCrowd, we’re challenging the market for business lending by doing things differently, and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for a qualified accountant with excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail who is keen to share and grow their knowledge and expertise within an exciting and ever-evolving business domain.
The ideal candidate will have awareness of the credit decision-making process along with an understanding of financial models and debt structures. What’s important is proficiency in the use of accounting software and the aptitude to become involved in more complex reporting.
We’re a rapidly growing company, constantly striving to raise our standards, so this is a great opportunity to be part of a genuine Scottish success story. As a Senior Finance Associate, you’ll be a key member of our team, working together to carry out a variety of accounting and banking tasks.
About us
LendingCrowd is a leading fintech business, shaping the way SMEs borrow money. Blending technology innovation, financial expertise and solid backing, we’ve driven over £400m in lending to small businesses, across the UK, since we launched in 2014.
We’re perfectly positioned to become the trusted choice for SME financing, with an embedded culture of ‘doing the right thing’ at our core. We actively encourage the generation and development of ideas from all team members to grow the business. We’re currently all working remotely but will soon be able to offer the opportunity of hybrid working with premises in Edinburgh.
About the role
Reporting to our Director of Finance this is a role for a Senior Finance Associate, ideally with experience of working in financial services, who can display a rigorous and consistent approach to monthly reporting procedures.
As a key member of our team, you’ll be responsible for:
· Preparing monthly investor reports for institutional funders
· Preparing monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts
· Acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors and bankers
· Preparing daily regulatory client money reconciliation
· Collating information for FCA returns and other regulatory reporting
· Posting and reconciling bank transactions within the accounting system
· Managing the purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring timely payment
· Contributing to the budgeting and forecasting process
· Updating and maintaining operational procedures
· Assisting the Financial Administrator in carrying out daily banking duties, including advancing loan sums to new borrowers
· Participating in various project workstreams
About you
In terms of knowledge, skills and experience, we would expect you to be:
· A newly/recently qualified accountant
· Proficient in the use of accounting software
· Skilled in Excel, with the ability to handle data in an efficient way
· An excellent verbal and written communicator
· Self-motivated, with business acumen and strong relationship skills
· A confident team player, able to co-ordinate with different departments
It would also be beneficial if you have:
· Knowledge of credit decision making
· An understanding of financial models and debt structures
Opportunities for further development
As LendingCrowd continues to grow, this role will become involved in more complex financial accounting, including gaining exposure to instruments such as derivatives as well as securitisation reporting.
Come join us and be part of our success story!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £42,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
Accounting qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Edinburgh EH2 2JG (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH2 2JG
Expected start date: 01/09/2026
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