Transactions Finance Analyst (6 month contract)

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Transactions Finance Analyst for a 6-month contract to support acquisitions and disposals. This role requires a full chartered accountant qualification and offers a hybrid work arrangement in London. Key responsibilities include managing transaction processes, conducting financial due diligence, and supporting the finance team during quieter periods. Ideal candidates will have strong project management and technical accounting skills.

Qualifications

• Full chartered accountant qualification with 3+ years' post-qualified experience.
• Experience in audit or industry roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and offboarding of deals.
• Provide regular updates on transaction progress.
• Review completion accounts and prepare working papers.
• Handle journal adjustments with clear audit trails.
• Organize and chair weekly calls for acquisition progress.

Skills

Project management

Technical accounting skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Chartered accountant qualification

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Transactions Finance Analyst (6 month contract)

• Real Estate
• £450-500pd
• Hybrid (London)

Overview

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.

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.