Transaction Executive

We identify and shape places that create opportunity, enhance quality of life, and bring joy to the people connected to them. This is how we’ve created the UK’s leading portfolio of urban places and one of the largest real estate companies in Europe.

Our £10 billion portfolio is built around premium workplaces, the country’s pre-eminent retail platform, and a residential pipeline that will redefine urban life. We’ve honed this ability over 80 years. Spotting the opportunities, building the partnerships, and continually adapting to shape the places that meet the needs of a changing world. Places where life happens. Where businesses grow. And where cities are defined.

Location

This role is based at London, Victoria and offers hybrid working (3 days in the office).

The Team

You will join the Group Finance team, working closely with colleagues across Financial Reporting, Commercial Finance, Investments, Legal, Company Secretariat, and Tax. The team sits at the heart of the organisation and plays a key role in supporting Landsec’s investment activity and corporate structure.

The team culture is collaborative, supportive, and focused on continuous improvement. You will work alongside experienced finance professionals who value clear communication, teamwork, and strong analytical skills. You will also have regular exposure to senior stakeholders and subject‑matter experts across the business, providing a strong platform for professional development.

The role

This role plays a central part in supporting Landsec’s investment activity, including acquisitions and disposals. You will help ensure that financial impacts are clearly understood, accurately reported, and reflected in Landsec’s investment decision‑making. You will also contribute to the Group’s programme to simplify its corporate structure.

What makes this role unique?

• You will gain end‑to‑end experience of investment transactions, from due diligence to completion.

• You will build strong relationships across the business and with external advisers.

• You will develop technical expertise in financial reporting, transaction accounting, and corporate restructuring.

• You will have clear visibility with a wide range of senior leaders.

• You will play a meaningful part in shaping Landsec’s future portfolio and how the Group operates.

• Salary: Competitive

Principle Accountabilities

• Assist in the execution of investment transactions (acquisitions and disposals), working closely with Legal, Tax, Investments, Commercial Finance, CoSec and Real Estate teams.

• Partner with external auditors to resolve technical accounting matters and prepare clear, well‑reasoned transaction accounting papers.

• Lead Finance’s support on both buy‑side and sell‑side due diligence, ensuring accurate, timely and transparent financial information is provided, and that appropriate accounting oversight is applied to key transaction agreements (e.g., SPAs, side letters, deeds of variation).

• Coordinate actions across Finance teams to ensure all financial impacts of transactions are processed, reviewed and formally signed off by relevant stakeholders, including management of data room requests.

• Produce high‑quality Group Finance analysis for Investment Committee papers, Board papers and other key transaction documentation.

• Ensure accurate financial reporting for transactions, including journal entries, metadata updates and system changes across consolidated, statutory and joint venture reporting.

• Support the delivery of the Group’s corporate rationalisation strategy, ensuring efficient management of the corporate structure and ongoing simplification.

• Maintain strong processes and controls, ensuring accurate records and high‑quality financial outputs.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Strong understanding of IFRS and its application in a complex Group environment

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and deliver to challenging deadlines

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to distil complex information concisely

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) across all levels of the organisation

• Proven ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders

• Ability to work collaboratively, bringing together diverse viewpoints

• Strong problem‑solving capability with the ability to challenge and improve processes

• High level of accountability and ownership

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