Finance Operations Accountant

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Central London property investor is seeking a Finance Operations Accountant to oversee the accuracy and control of high-volume property finance data. In this role, you will monitor financial KPIs, collaborate with diverse teams, and support audit processes, requiring strong analytical and Excel skills. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA. The position offers a competitive salary along with an array of benefits including a performance bonus, pension contributions, and health insurance.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

15% employer pension contribution

Employer paid healthcare insurance

Paid holiday - 25 days plus additional 5

Life Assurance Cover - 4 x annual salary

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in finance operations or property accounting.
• Proven experience handling high-volume transactional data.
• Solid understanding of financial controls and audit principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and periodic control checks across large datasets.
• Monitor finance operational KPIs and identify anomalies.
• Analyse transactional data for operational decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualified

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP/finance systems

Job description

Finance Operations Accountant

West End

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

A leading Central London property investor and developer is seeking a Finance Operations Accountant to join their Finance Operations team.

This role ensures the accuracy and control of high-volume property finance data, including rents, service charges, billing, and other operational transactions. You will work closely with the Finance Operations Manager and Lead to keep data clean, resolve issues, strengthen financial controls, and support operational decision-making across the business.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and periodic control checks, reconciliations, and validations across large datasets.
• Monitor finance operational KPIs, identifying anomalies, exceptions, and emerging trends.
• Analyse transactional data to support operational decision-making and finance-led projects.
• Work alongside the Finance Operations Lead to strengthen financial controls and ensure process compliance.
• Support service charge reporting, including data checks, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Assist with year-end activities including data extraction, reconciliations, audit support, and evidence packs.
• Maintain clear, auditable process documentation and ensure data outputs are accurate and complete.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Operations teams to improve reporting, data quality, and control frameworks.
• Help resolve day-to-day operational issues and elevate risks where necessary.

Requirements

• 4+ years' experience in finance operations, property accounting, service charge accounting, audit, or financial data control.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience handling high-volume transactional data.
• Excellent Excel skills; strong system literacy and familiarity with ERP/finance systems (Excel test at interview).
• Solid understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and audit principles.
• Confident communicator able to explain data insights to both finance and non-finance teams.
• Highly organised, detail-driven, and methodical in approach.
• AAT qualified and/or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (finalists welcome).
• Property or service charge experience

Other Details

Location: Mayfair, 2 days work from home / week

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm

Benefits

• Performance related bonus potential of up to 22.8% of annual salary
• Employer pension contribution equal to 15% of salary (no employee contribution required)
• Employer paid private healthcare insurance - family cover
• Employer paid private dental insurance - family cover
• Paid holiday - 25 days plus ability to buy a further 5 days through salary sacrifice. Additionally, the office shuts between Christmas and New Year and whilst not contractual this provides a further 3 days' paid leave
• Life Assurance Cover - 4 x annual salary
• Company loan for season ticket purchase (following 3 months' employment)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (following 3 months' employment)
• Part of Workplace Nursery Scheme allowing for taxable savings on nursery childcare