Finance Officer

Greater London Authority; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working up to 3 days a week

30 days annual leave

Interest free season ticket loan

Career average pension scheme

Job summary

OSDC is establishing a new finance function to support the transformation of Oxford Street. The Finance Officer will report to the Head of Finance and help deliver a professional, well-controlled finance service across the organisation.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, helping to establish new processes and governance while gaining broad experience in public sector finance from day one.

Qualifications

• Qualified or actively studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification.
• Experience in finance, accounting or management accounting.
• Knowledge of financial systems, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of core financial accounting processes, including reconciliations, journals and financial reporting.
• Processing financial transactions, invoices, payments and other finance administration activities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and external audit requirements.
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, control accounts and financial controls.
• Helping develop and improve finance systems, processes and governance arrangements.

Skills

Accountancy qualification

Finance experience

Financial systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Accountancy qualification or studying towards

Job description

OSDC

The Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC) has been established to lead the transformation of one of the world's most iconic destinations. As a newly established organisation, we are creating the team, systems and processes that will deliver this ambitious vision.

We're looking for a talented and motivated Finance Officer to join us at an exciting stage of our journey. This is a rare opportunity to help build the finance function of a new public sector organisation, gaining broad experience and making a meaningful impact from day one.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will support the delivery of a professional, efficient and well-controlled finance service across OSDC.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of core financial accounting processes, including reconciliations, journals and financial reporting.
• Processing financial transactions, invoices, payments and other finance administration activities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and external audit requirements.
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, control accounts and financial controls.
• Helping develop and improve finance systems, processes and governance arrangements.

About You

You will be a proactive and organised finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively and taking ownership of your work. You will bring:

• A recognised accountancy qualification or be actively studying towards one.
• Experience in a finance, accounting or management accounting role.
• Knowledge of financial systems, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

As OSDC is a newly established organisation, no two days will be the same. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, helping to establish new processes and working flexibly across a wide range of finance activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to help build a finance function from the ground up while developing your own professional experience and skills.

Why Join OSDC?

This is more than a Finance Officer role. It's an opportunity to help build the financial foundations of a new organisation at the heart of one of London's most important regeneration programmes.

You'll Have The Opportunity To

• Help establish the finance function from the ground up.
• Gain broad exposure across financial management, reporting and governance.
• Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Influence new processes and ways of working.
• Play a role in shaping the future of Oxford Street.

Closing Date

4th November 2026 at 23:59

Interview Date

Interviews are expected to take place during the weeks commencing 16 November 2026 and 23 November 2026.

Join OSDC and help build the organisation behind the future of Oxford Street.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the [email protected] who support the OSDC with recruitment.

This role DOES NOT meet the criteria for sponsorship for external candidates. It may meet the criteria for sponsorship for some internal candidates, in limited circumstances.

Assessment process

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

Benefits

• OSDC staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
• In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments.
• We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.