Senior Group Accountant

CWG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Canary Wharf Limited in London is seeking a Senior Group Accountant to oversee consolidated IFRS financial statements and management accounts across the group, providing analytical reviews for the Audit Committee and Board.

Reporting to the Associate Director - Group Finance, you will mentor junior staff, drive process improvements, and collaborate with Treasury and central functions, while ensuring accurate reporting and a strong control environment.

Qualifications

• ACCA or ACA qualified with 2+ years post-qualified experience.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and UK GAAP experience.
• Consolidations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Excellent Excel skills; data and technology savvy.
• Mentor junior staff within a group finance context.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management accounts at group level.
• Prepare analytical reviews for Audit Committee and Board.
• Prepare quarterly shareholder reporting and respond to queries.
• Drive process improvements through automation and AI tools.
• Coordinate with Treasury and Investments for close processes.
• Draft IFRS accounting papers and policy notes.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and framework.
• Support external auditors and audit queries.
• Take on other finance projects as required.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Consolidations

Data analysis

Mentoring juniors

Advanced Excel

Education

ACCA or ACA

Tools

Excel

Yardi

Job description

Department: Accounts

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Company: Canary Wharf Limited

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Reporting to: Associate Director - Group Finance

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Job Summary

This is a broad, high-impact Senior Group Accountant role in Group Finance, spanning consolidated IFRS financial statements and management accounts, analytical review for the Audit Committee and Board, and reporting to shareholders and bond investors, underpinned by strong technical accounting and balance sheet control.

Working closely with segment teams and central functions such as Treasury, the role helps ensure accurate, timely and well-controlled reporting, supports an efficient external audit, and drives process improvement through automation and AI-enabled tools. It suits a technically strong ACA/ACCA-qualified accountant, confident with data and technology, who is ready to mentor more junior colleagues in a dynamic Group Finance environment.

Salary: £75-80k

4 days office / 1 WFH

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and consolidated management accounts at the ultimate Canary Wharf group level and sub group levels on a quarterly basis, including the preparation of disclosure notes, front half narrative and numerical disclosures.
• Prepare analytical reviews for Audit Committee and Board reports, identifying key transactions and changes from previous periods together with bridges to explain significant movements.
• Prepare quarterly shareholder reporting and support responses to queries.
• Contribute to system and process improvement initiatives, including identifying opportunities to enhance financial control and efficiency through automation and the adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions.
• Liaise with segment accounting teams and wider stakeholders, including the Treasury and Investments teams, as part of the financial reporting close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Draft technical accounting and accounting policy papers on complex issues, applying a strong understanding of IFRS to develop clear, well-reasoned conclusions.
• Prepare and oversee key Group balance sheet reconciliations and support the overall Group balance sheet reconciliation framework.
• Reconcile and post interest accruals, fee amortisation, fair value movements on derivatives and other adjustments for the Group’s financial liabilities, including reconciliations to the Group’s financial liabilities schedule and third-party derivative valuation reports.
• Liaise with the Group’s external auditors, supporting an efficient audit process for the year end and interim financial statements through effective resolution of audit queries.
• Support other finance projects as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• The candidate should have a strong desire to learn and develop. Bring energy and passion for what they do. A self-starter that is prepared to challenge the norm and explore new ways of doing things.
• Must be ACCA or ACA qualified with a minimum 2+ years post qualified experience and have relevant experience of Group financial statements.
• Must be technically strong with a firm understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP accounting standards. Experience and understanding of consolidations is essential.
• Experience of preparing key reconciliations and resolving complex issues.
• Experience of working with a range of teams and levels of staff in a collaborative way. Able to build and maintain relationships across the organisation with a strong sense of team work, including supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team. Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Must have good attention to detail and agility to work across a range of areas. Must be able to take ownership of tasks, bear responsibility for work produced.
• Must be computer literate with the ability to adapt to new software products. Strong Excel skills are required. Experience of Yardi would be advantageous.

Health Safety And Welfare Responsibilities

All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy in the Administrative Rules and Procedures, and the Health, Safety & Welfare Manual.

Environmental, Social & Governance (esg) Responsibilities

Recognising the centrality of ESG principles within our organisation, we have developed a comprehensive ESG Strategy. It is imperative that all staff members understand and adopt this strategy into their respective roles. This includes adhering to environmental regulations, minimising waste, supporting nature within our urban environment, and facilitating positive change for those in need within our community and utilising our volunteering.

Quality Management Responsibilities

In line with the latest ISO 9001 requirements and our dedication to quality management, all staff are mandated to comply with system requirements as detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies. Additionally, it's vital to ensure the effective implementation of all Procedures, Plans, and Forms within our Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) to meet the ISO 9001: Quality Management Standard.

Company Values

Commit to Excellence

• Act with integrity and deliver high performance
• Put our customers at the heart of what we do
• Resolve issues by providing high quality solutions

Foster Collaboration

• Find opportunities to collaborate with others across the business to achieve shared goals
• Encourage inclusive networks and treat others with respect and fairness
• Use knowledge to work effectively with suppliers / contractors to meet shared goals

Encourage Engagement

• Confident in making decisions appropriate to the role
• Learn from mistakes and listen to constructive feedback to improve performance
• Prioritise safety and actively support community, wellbeing and sustainability programmes

Take Ownership

• Take pride in delivering high quality service which exceeds expectations
• Committed to opportunities for self-development
• Take responsibility for my own performance and look for ways to improve

Embrace Innovation

• Embrace change and innovation
• Proactively suggest ways to improve our business and encourage others to share ideas
• See new challenges as opportunities to deliver effective change

What We Offer

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.

Flexible Working

As an inclusive employer, we recognise the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Therefore, we are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.

Learning and Development

At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. We offer development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth.

Other Benefits

We are committed to building a safe, happy and healthy community for our employees and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with our employees and their wellbeing in mind. From generous pension and insurance plans, to health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, our benefits package allows our employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.