Transactions Finance Analyst (6 month contract)

Cobalt Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transactions Finance Analyst for a 6-month contract in London. The role involves managing deal processes, providing transaction updates, and supporting acquisitions and disposals. Candidates should have a full chartered accountant qualification and at least 3 years of experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. This position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' post-qualified experience in audit or industry.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and offboarding of deals, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Provide regular updates on transaction progress.
• Review completion accounts and prepare working papers.

Skills

Project management

Technical accounting

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Full chartered accountant qualification

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

About the Role

Transactions Finance Analyst (6 month contract) - Real Estate - £450-500pd - Hybrid (London)

We are seeking a Transactions Finance Analyst to support acquisitions and disposals across multiple jurisdictions. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, international environment with opportunities to broaden your finance expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and offboarding of deals, ensuring accurate process and control documentation.
• Provide regular updates on transaction progress and meet tight deadlines.
• Review completion accounts, prepare working papers, and support external advisors as needed.
• Handle pre-acquisition, SPA, and PPA journal adjustments with clear audit trails.
• Organize and chair weekly calls to track acquisition progress and action items.
• Map sellers' Chart of Accounts to internal COA and prepare uploads of opening balances.
• Ensure all acquisition documents are obtained for reporting and audit.
• Support ESG data collection for new acquisitions.
• Contribute to financial due diligence for disposals.
• Assist other finance teams during quieter transaction periods.

What You'll Bring

• Full chartered accountant qualification with 3+ year's post-qualified experience (audit or industry).
• Strong project management and technical accounting skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to lead calls and drive outcomes.
• Proactive mindset, initiative, and collaborative team energy.
• Flexibility to adapt and support wider finance functions.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager is an advantage.