Senior Financial Accountant - Property Management Services

Canary Wharf Group plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in London seeks a Senior Financial Accountant to oversee financial reporting for energy and tenant services. The role requires a qualified accountant with solid skills in team collaboration and effective communication. The successful candidate will ensure accurate reporting, manage a property accountant, and contribute to finance system improvements. A competitive salary of approximately £75,000 is offered along with a flexible hybrid working model.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team collaboration and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robustness and timeliness of financial information.
• Lead quarterly close processes.
• Maintain controls for reliable financial reporting.
• Manage a property accountant's performance.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong team collaboration

Effective communication

Strong prioritization and deadline management skills

Job description

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Senior Financial Accountant - Property Management Services, London

Client: Canary Wharf Group plc

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 19fef2c12156

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Department: Accounts

Company: Canary Wharf Limited

Reporting to: Financial Controller - Property Management Services

Job Summary

Canary Wharf Group’s Property Management Services (PMS) employs approximately 600 staff and manages operations across the Canary Wharf, Wood Wharf, and South Bank estates, with revenues exceeding £150m. The business includes:

• Commercial building and estate services
• Residential building services
• Tenant services (facilities management and utilities)
• Utilities and telecoms services

The role covers both commercial and financial accounting, overseeing energy companies providing heating and cooling, tenant services, and other facilities management aspects. It ensures accurate, timely reporting and billing, working closely with the Financial Controller and other stakeholders.

Salary: approximately £75,000

Work arrangement: 4 days in office / 1 WFH

Contract: 1-year FTC (covering until end of January 2027)

Main Responsibilities

1. Ensure robustness and timeliness of financial information for energy and tenant services companies.
2. Lead quarterly close processes for reporting to management and finance groups.
3. Ensure billing accuracy and reconciliation with financial ledgers.
4. Maintain controls and processes for reliable financial reporting, including balance sheet reconciliations.
5. Develop internal management reports for business performance analysis.
6. Manage a property accountant, including performance and development.
7. Coordinate with external agents on tenant billing.
8. Collaborate with operational management on performance review and budgeting.
9. Contribute to finance system improvements for efficiency and automation.
10. Deliver annual financial statements and liaise with auditors.
11. Handle other finance tasks, including tenant queries.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Effective communication of complex issues to diverse audiences
• Strong prioritization and deadline management skills

Additional Responsibilities

Adhere to health & safety, ESG, and quality management policies, embody company values, and contribute to a positive work environment.

What We Offer

We promote diversity and inclusion, flexible working, ongoing learning and development, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, health benefits, discounts, and family leave.

If interested, please apply online. Early applications are encouraged as we may appoint before the closing date.