Financial Controls Accounts Technician Assistant
Job Summary
Job Title: Financial Controls Accounts Technician Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 6th April 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controls Accounts Technician Assistant tojoin our team on a permanent basis in our Edinburgh office.
TheFinancial Controls Accounts Technician Assistant willplay a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and excellent organisational skills. You will be responsible for supportingprocessing control and reconciliation of financial transactions in a cost-effective manner in line with Finance procedures.
About the role
- Ensure that all SL Pension policy transactions e.g. premiums income payments exits which are processed through the various policy administration systems are correctly accounted for and controlled.
- Query management and resolution.
- Ensure all income (Annuities Income Drawdown and Triviality) made to clients are paid on time and taxed and reported to HMRC correctly.
- The tax deducted on these payments is remitted to HMRC on a monthly basis within legislative timescales and that the total paid fully reconciles to what has been deducted from our policyholders.
- At fiscal year-end issue P60 documentation to all relevant clients who have received taxable income during the fiscal year.
- Test changes to SLP systems which have an operational impact on the work carried out within the team.
About you
- Understanding of the operation of the PAYE tax regime i.r.o. pension payments.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Liaise with both internal and external customers where applicable.
Even if you dont meet every single requirement we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team
About Royal London
Were the UKs largest mutual life pensions and investment company offering protection long-term savings and asset management products and services.
Weve always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits
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About Company
From Pensions to Retirement, Savings, Investments and Life Insurance, Royal London has been helping people plan for life’s financial milestones since 1861.