_{13th August, 2026}

Finance Associate / Real Estate Lending / £70-75,000 / Central London (3 days in the office)

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established SME financial institution, specialising in tailored lending solutions for high-growth industries. With years of experience, they’ve built a reputation for providing strategic, agile finance options that help their clients succeed. Now, they’re looking for talented individuals to help drive their next chapter of growth.

The Role:

You’ll be involved in financial reporting, management accounting and taxation — delivering accurate, timely results that steer business decisions. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll be involved in driving process improvements to keep the business ahead of the game.
  
What You’ll Do:

• Production of monthly management accounts. Own the month-end and year-end closing process.
• Deliver accurate financial statements and lead the external audit process.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to senior management.
• Oversee VAT, Corporation Tax, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
• Collaborate on process improvements and automation projects.
• Maintain strong financial controls across the organisation.  

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with varied accounting knowledge.
• Experience in banking, asset management, or ideally lending is preferred.
• Excel skills - financial modelling a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A knack for improving processes and driving efficiency. 

Sponsorship: Our client is unable to provide sponsorship for this opportunity.
  
If you have relevant experience and fit the above criteria, please apply today.
  
We will be reviewing CVs throughout the process so please apply as soon as you are
able to.

We are committed to ensuring the entire process is inclusive and accessible for all candidates that fit the minimum requirements for our role. As such, we encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments for you at any stage in the process.

At Trace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believe that, in any business, it is imperative that all members of staff feel appreciated and respected in their roles.

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