Associate Accountant - Retail Property - Lease Accounting(6-Month Contract)Location: Reading (2-3 days per week in office)Contract: 6 monthsAre you an ambitious finance professional looking to grow your accounting experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment? We''re looking for a motivated Associate Accountant to join our Retail Property Accounting team on a 6-month contract.This is a great opportunity for someone at the early stages of their accounting career to gain hands-on experience in a large, dynamic business and work alongside experienced finance professionals.About the RoleReporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, you''ll be part of a friendly team of four within the Financial Accounting Function. The team focuses on delivering best-in-class accounting by maintaining strong financial controls, efficient processes, and effective management of external service providers.You''ll play a key role in supporting the accounting for our retail property portfolio of over 300 stores - helping ensure accurate monthly reporting, analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations. You''ll also collaborate with stakeholders across finance and external providers to resolve variances and improve processes.What You''ll Be DoingSupport the preparation and analysis of monthly property costs and financial reportsAssist with balance sheet reconciliations and help identify and resolve variancesProvide analytical and administrative support during internal and external auditsGather and anal