Finance Analyst (0621)

FirstPort; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstPort is seeking a Finance Analyst based in London. This role involves maintaining financial reports, liaising with auditors, and producing management accounts for clients.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of accounting experience and be working towards a professional qualification. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Join a friendly team dedicated to delivering high-quality services in property management.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Friendly professional manner, comfortable communicating with peers and stakeholders.
• Inquisitive nature with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain month end schedules and reconciliations for SPVs.
• Produce quarterly management reports for clients in a timely manner.
• Liaise effectively with auditors for smooth audit processes.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication with peers

Understanding of statutory reporting

Knowledge of Qube/Sage

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Time management skills

Education

Professional qualification (in progress)

Tools

Qube

Sage

Job description

Job Role: Finance Analyst (0621)

Location: London

Hours: 35 per week

As an Asset Management Analyst, you will contribute to our vision of being the UKs favourite property manager by:

• Taking ownership of all client financial reporting to asset management clients.
• Assisting in the AVIVA SPV year end audit in an efficient manner.
• Ensuring all reporting KPIs to asset management clients are met.
• Ensuring accuracy of month end reporting for Corporate management accounts.

This role reports to the Senior Business Partner - Commercial & Asset Management.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain month end schedules, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly management accounts for the client's SPVs and Limited Partnership Entity.
• Produce a management report for client entities on a quarterly basis in a timely manner.
• Resolve issues on accounts and ensure a quality service is provided to the asset management client.
• Liaise effectively with auditors to deliver a smooth audit process and provide the best possible outcome for our client.
• Adopt a proactive approach to audit and accounts, liaising with analysts/ managers on areas of concern.
• Bank reconciliation and process bank payments.
• Preparing prepayments and accruals and maintain relevant schedules.
• Perform monthly analysis for the Commercial & Asset management divisions.
• Assist in weekly KPI reporting to AVIVA operations management.
• Prepare annual budget & monthly forecasts.
• Business Partner and build relationships with operations.
• Presentation of monthly results & analysis to operations management.
• Identify efficiencies in current process.
• Assist with any ad-hoc tasks / analysis.
• Take full responsibility of your own development and contribute positively and effectively to the team through creative ideas, tested processes or feedback from colleagues/ external parties.

Skills and Experience:

• 2 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Preferrable to be working towards a professional qualification.
• Friendly professional manner, comfortable communicating with peers, other departments, and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of statutory reporting and SPVs advantageous.
• Knowledge of Qube/Sage advantageous.
• Inquisitive nature, keen problem solver.
• Proactive and careful approach.
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills.
• Excellent time management skills. Clear understanding of and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience and understanding of the industry are preferred.

Our Values:

Friendly - We look out for people's best interests and show them we care by dealing with them in a warm and friendly manner.

Inventive - We're creative and resourceful. We strive to improve what we do and how we do it, so we can provide the best ideas and solutions to look after people, their homes and communities.

Respectful - We listen, consult and take on-board people's opinions and needs. We understand the importance of the home and community in people's lives, and act with respect at all times.

Skilled - We've the qualifications, experience and take great pride in our work to consistently deliver the highest standards and value for money. We're informed, and we're always building on that knowledge to constantly improve our quality of service.

Trustworthy - We're always professional, reliable, open and honest. People can depend on us to keep our promises and follow through on our commitments.