Finance analyst - 12 month FTC

About the role

We are currently seeking to recruit a Finance Analyst to join our team in Reading. This role sits within the Client Accounting team and is responsible for delivering high-quality client and property accounting services across a designated portfolio. The portfolio may include digital infrastructure, residential, commercial, and/or mixed-use assets. Working as part of a collaborative team, the Finance Analyst plays a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, while acting as the central point of coordination for accounting service delivery to both internal stakeholders and external clients. In addition to core responsibilities, the role may involve contributing to project-based work from time to time. For such initiatives, there may be a direct reporting line into a member of the Client Accounting Senior Management Team. Responsibilities Client Reporting Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting statements (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow), ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to agreed deadlines. Financial Control & Reconciliation Perform detailed reconciliations of ledgers, client balances, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and prompt resolution of discrepancies. Performance Analysis Deliver robust variance analysis, providing clear insights and meaningful commentary to support informed decision-making by clients and internal stakeholders. Budgeting & Forecasting Support the preparation and ongoing management of property budgets and forecasts, offering analysis and actionable recommendations to enhance financial performance. Tax & VAT Reporting Prepare VAT transaction reports and support compliance with relevant tax legislation. Service Charge Accounting Manage service charge accounting processes, ensuring accurate cost allocation, timely reconciliations, and alignment with approved budgets in collaboration with property managers. Audit & Compliance Support internal and external audit processes, preparing required documentation, liaising with auditors, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Client Relationship Management Act as a key point of contact for clients, delivering proactive financial insight, resolving queries efficiently, and supporting effective portfolio financial management. Process Improvement & Data Integrity Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve data quality, including resolving historic discrepancies. Ad Hoc Analysis & Projects Deliver high-quality financial analysis and provide support on client-specific projects and strategic initiatives as required. Previous experience in a client accounting role, ideally within real estate, property management, infrastructure, or a related sector. Proven experience in property management accounting, including rent collections, service charge accounting, and property-related financial transactions. Experience using property management systems (e.g. TRAMPS, Yardi, MRI, or similar) is highly desirable. Strong analytical and financial reporting skills, with the ability to interpret, challenge, and clearly communicate complex financial information Excellent communication skills, with confidence interacting with clients, tenants, property managers, and other key stakeholders Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple portfolios, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, particularly for financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting Proactive, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities Qualifications Part-qualified or actively working towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) is highly advantageous or qualified with experience Understanding of real estate accounting principles and industry practices is preferred Strong academic background or equivalent practical experience in accounting or finance Holidays: 25 days increasing in line with length of service to a maximum of 30 days Wellbeing hours: 2 per month where no location flexibility cannot be offered Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future Life assurance - to protect your loved ones Interest free season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support Help@Hand Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues,gyms and more Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below: Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday Discounted gym membership Discounted dental in

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