Staff Accountant

Welltower; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness and healthcare infrastructure company in Central London is seeking a Staff Accountant. The role involves managing financial reporting for UK partnerships and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP. The ideal candidate should have 1–3 years of relevant experience and be actively pursuing a professional accounting qualification. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Annual Bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Pension Scheme

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in public accounting or corporate finance/accounting.
• Familiarity with UK GAAP; knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP preferred.
• Ability to manage the flow of financial information.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial information flow between UK partners and internal stakeholders.
• Perform monthly financial data uploads and reconciliations.
• Assist in compiling data for tax preparation and compliance.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Financial reporting

Multi-entity reporting

Data analysis

Education

Actively pursuing professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.

We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting accounting and financial reporting activities related to Welltower’s UK-based partnerships and operator relationships. This role will serve as a critical liaison between our London-based operations and our U.S. accounting teams, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial data. The position requires a detail-oriented accounting professional with a strong understanding of financial statements, internal controls, and multi-entity reporting. The successful candidate will demonstrate a collaborative approach and the ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional and cross-border environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the flow of financial information between UK-based business partners/operators and internal/external stakeholders.
• Perform monthly financial data uploads and reconciliations of operator submissions.
• Prepare supporting workpapers and execute monthly internal control procedures for partnership accounting.
• Consolidate operator data for use in financial and non-financial reporting and performance analysis.
• Produce accurate partnership financial statements using accounting systems and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Calculate and process monthly distributions to UK-based business partners.
• Assist in compiling and analysing data required for tax preparation and compliance.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing requested documentation and resolving auditor queries.
• Conduct initial review of monthly operator financial submissions and investigate anomalies or variances.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

Minimal to no travel expected for this role.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• This is a 100% office-based role in Central London.
• 1–3 years of experience in public accounting or a corporate finance/accounting environment preferred.
• Actively working towards a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or a strong desire to pursue one — is essential.
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP is required; familiarity with IFRS and US GAAP is preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Pension Scheme + Profit Sharing Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Professional Growth
• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults inthe United States,United Kingdom, andCanada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments.Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.

Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – ourNorth Star.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet