Transactions Finance Analyst (6 month contract)

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Transactions Finance Analyst for a 6-month contract to support real estate acquisitions and disposals. The role involves managing transactions, ensuring accurate documentation, and providing updates on progress. Candidates should have a full chartered accountant qualification and at least 3 years of experience. This position offers a hybrid work model in London with competitive rates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualified experience in audit or industry.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Proactive mindset with excellent teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and offboarding of deals with accurate documentation.
• Provide updates on transaction progress to meet deadlines.
• Review completion accounts and prepare working papers.

Skills

Project management

Technical accounting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Full chartered accountant qualification

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

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

About the Role

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.