Senior Financial Accountant - Property Management Services in London

Department: Accounts

Company: Canary Wharf Limited

Reporting to: Financial Controller - Property Management Services

JOB SUMMARY

CWG’s Property Management Services (PMS) business employs c.600 people and is responsible for all operational activities across the Canary Wharf, Wood Wharf and South bank estates with revenues of over £150m. The business comprises:

• Commercial building and estate wide services
• Residential building services
• Tenant services (routine and ad hoc facilities management services)
• Provision of utilities and telecoms services.

PMS revenue includes over £100m earned under building and estate service charge arrangements with tenants and requires CWG to produce annual budgets and audited reconciliations of actual to budget spend. The role will cover a combination of both commercial and financial accounting, with responsibility for the two energy companies that provide heating and cooling services to a range of tenants, the tenant services business that provides maintenance and utility services and other non-service charge related aspects of the CWG facilities management business. The role is critical to ensure robust control and understanding of the numbers being reported to operational management and accurate and timely billing of tenants. It will require close collaboration with the Financial Controller – Property Management Services, operational budget holders and other stakeholders across the business.

Salary: c£75k

4 days in office / 1 WFH

1 year FTC (Mat cover to finish end Jan 27)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibility for the financial information of the energy services and tenant services companies ensuring that the information is robust, timely and subject to appropriate review.
• Quarterly close process in accordance with relevant timetables to ensure numbers are reported to operational management, group finance, and commercial finance.
• Responsibility for ensuring billing is timely, accurate and reconciled to the financial ledgers.
• Implementation and maintenance of appropriate controls and processes to ensure that financial information is reliable including appropriate Balance sheet reconciliation and review.
• Develop the internal management reporting to enable improved analysis of business performance and suitable financial information is available to operational managers and the Managing Director of Operations.
• Managing one direct report, being a property accountant including performance management, training and development.
• Liaison with external agents that act on behalf of the CWG Group in respect of billing of tenants.
• Work collaboratively with operational management throughout the year to review performance against budget and on setting annual budgets.
• Contribute to finance systems discussions, with a focus on efficiency and automation of key processes. Contribute to the development of a business culture where robust data entry into systems is paramount (i.e. PO’s raised, journal coding).
• Delivery of the annual financial statements for the relevant entities within the required timeframe including managing the relationships with the external auditors.
• Perform other finance tasks as required including responding to tenant queries.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent
• The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well in a large team, and ability to build relationships across the business.
• Ability to communicate insightfully and concisely to finance and non-finance colleagues, including being able to simplify complex issues.
• Strong prioritisation skills and able to work to deadlines under pressure.

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 is 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.

If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development, please complete the form on this page to apply online. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point.