Finance Analyst (0621)

FirstPort; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading property management firm as a Finance Analyst in London. You will take ownership of client financial reporting, assist in audits, and ensure accurate month-end reporting. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Preferably working towards a professional qualification.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Produce quarterly management reports for client entities.
• Perform bank reconciliations and process bank payments.
• Prepare annual budgets and monthly forecasts.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Professional qualification

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 UK's favourite property manager by:

• Taking ownership of all client financial reporting to asset management clients.
• Assisting in the AVIVA SPV year-end audit efficiently.
• 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 management accounts for the client's SPVs and Limited Partnership Entity.
• Produce quarterly management reports for client entities in a timely manner.
• Resolve account issues and ensure quality service to the asset management client.
• Collaborate effectively with auditors for smooth audits and optimal outcomes.
• Proactively liaise with analysts/managers on audit and accounting concerns.
• Perform bank reconciliations and process bank payments.
• Prepare prepayments and accruals, maintaining relevant schedules.
• Conduct monthly analyses for the Commercial & Asset Management divisions.
• Assist in weekly KPI reporting to AVIVA operations management.
• Prepare annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Build strong business partnerships with operations teams.
• Present monthly results and analysis to management.
• Identify process efficiencies.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks and analysis.
• Take responsibility for personal development and contribute positively to the team through innovative ideas and feedback.

Skills and Experience:

• 2 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Preferably working towards a professional qualification.
• Friendly, professional demeanor, comfortable communicating across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Understanding of statutory reporting and SPVs is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Qube/Sage is advantageous.
• Keen problem solver with an inquisitive nature.
• Proactive and meticulous approach.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a clear understanding of deadlines.
• Industry experience and understanding are preferred.

Our Values:

Friendly: We look out for people's best interests and show care by dealing warmly and professionally.

Inventive: We are creative and resourceful, always seeking to improve our processes and solutions.

Respectful: We listen, consult, and act with respect, understanding the importance of home and community.

Skilled: We possess the necessary qualifications and experience, continuously striving to improve our service quality.

Trustworthy: We are professional, reliable, honest, and dependable, committed to our promises and commitments.