Financial Accountant

Role Overview

This position sits in the Accounts department at Canary Wharf Group and reports to the Financial Controller for the Office, Retail and Corporate portfolio. The role is mainly focused on the Retail segment, while also offering scope to support Office and Corporate activities as needed. The team manages a substantial property and revenue base, and this position contributes directly to accurate reporting, controls and financial integrity across the group.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a portfolio of Retail entities, reviewing trial balances, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly, preparing and checking statutory accounts, and coordinating with auditors. The role also plays an important part in the quarterly close through journal preparation, intercompany billing, balance sheet reconciliations, and analysis of period-end results to explain variances.

In addition, the role supports wider finance work such as accounting for acquisitions, disposals and refinancing activities, producing accounting papers, analysing tenant credit risk, and helping improve processes and reporting quality. Over time, the role is expected to build deep knowledge of the assigned entities and processes, while taking increasing ownership of recurring tasks.

The stated salary is £65,000 and the working pattern is 4 days in the office with 1 day working from home.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and review FRS 102 financial statements for entities across the Office, Retail and Corporate areas.
• Work with external auditors, respond to queries, and support the audit process.
• Prepare journal calculations and postings as part of the quarterly close.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Compile intra-group transaction documentation on both annual and quarterly cycles where required.
• Build and update accounting spreadsheet models for team use.
• Partner with Commercial Finance to ensure segment reporting is accurate and budget variances are identified and explained.
• Raise intercompany invoices for the relevant segment.
• Support finance activity for disposals, acquisitions and group restructurings.
• Draft accounting papers and technical papers when needed.
• Assist with the adoption of new accounting standards, including FRS 102 and IFRS.
• Suggest and implement improvements that strengthen controls, speed up the close and improve reporting robustness.
• Carry out tenant credit assessment work.
• Handle additional ad hoc duties as required.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with practical experience in a hands-on accounting role that includes preparing financial accounts.
• Strong academic background and good numerical ability.
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards, especially FRS 102 and Companies Act requirements for financial statements; IFRS exposure would be an advantage.
• Advanced Excel capability, along with strong general IT skills.
• Experience with Power Query and Power BI is preferred.
• Prior use of Yardi, Caseware Accounts Production, or comparable software would be beneficial.
• Comfortable taking responsibility for work output and maintaining a high level of accuracy and detail.
• Curious, analytical and willing to challenge existing processes to understand how they work and how they can be improved.
• Collaborative team player with a flexible approach and strong communication skills across all levels.

Additional Responsibilities

All employees are expected to meet legal health and safety duties by taking reasonable care for their own wellbeing and that of others, and by following all relevant guidance and instructions. These obligations are outlined in the company’s Health & Safety Policy, Administrative Rules and Procedures, and Health, Safety & Welfare Manual.

The organisation places strong emphasis on ESG. Employees are expected to understand and support the company’s ESG strategy, including compliance with environmental regulations, reducing waste, supporting nature in the urban environment, contributing to positive community impact, and taking part in volunteering activity where appropriate.

The role also requires adherence to the company’s quality management framework and ISO 9001 requirements. Staff must follow the Quality Manual and policies, and ensure procedures, plans and forms are used properly within the Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).

Company Values

The role is expected to reflect the organisation’s values of excellence, collaboration, engagement, ownership and innovation. These include acting with integrity, delivering high performance, supporting customers, working well across the business, making thoughtful decisions, learning from feedback, taking responsibility for performance, and bringing forward ideas that improve the way the business operates.

What We Offer

The company welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion. It aims to create an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential and believes this also supports stronger business outcomes and employee engagement.

Flexible working arrangements may be considered, either on a temporary or permanent basis, depending on circumstances.

Employees have access to learning and development support, including classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross-department exposure, on-the-job learning, sponsorships, chartered status support and other job-related educational opportunities.

The benefits package includes pension and insurance arrangements, health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, all designed to support employee wellbeing.

Early applications are encouraged, as the employer may make an appointment before the closing stage.

Location and Working Pattern

The role is based in London, England, United Kingdom. The working arrangement is hybrid, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.