Financial Accounting Manager - Office, Retail & Corporate

Department: Accounts

Company: Canary Wharf Limited

Reporting to: Financial Controller - Office, Retail & Corporate

Job Summary

The successful candidate will play a senior role within the Office, Retail and Corporate team, with a primary focus on the Office segment. The Office and Retail segments account for approximately £6bn (80%) of the Group’s property portfolio and £290m (60%) of its revenue, while the Corporate segment covers the Group’s overheads, intercompany dividends, and holding company structures.

Key responsibilities include ensuring an efficient and well‑controlled quarterly close process, high‑quality shareholder and statutory reporting, and the delivery of accurate financial information to support the wider business. The role will take ownership of a significant portfolio of entities and provide leadership, managing and developing four direct reports, driving process improvements, and acting as a key point of contact for technical and operational accounting matters. The Financial Accounting Manager will work closely with Commercial Finance and other stakeholders to ensure reporting is accurate, timely and aligned with Group requirements. The role will also support refinancing, restructuring, transaction and other ad‑hoc projects, while helping to strengthen financial control and improve processes through the effective use of systems and technology.

Salary: £90k

Main Responsibilities

• Account for Office and Corporate entities – reviewing quarterly journals, overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving issues.
• Review the work of junior team members, provide guidance, and undertake coaching and performance management.
• Prepare and review the annual statutory financial statements of the relevant subsidiaries within the required timeframe.
• Coordinate the audit process for relevant entities, ensuring timely provision of schedules and responses, and support the implementation of actions arising from audit findings.
• Prepare and review technical accounting papers and support the assessment of significant transactions and accounting issues as they arise.
• Partner with the Commercial Finance team to ensure quarterly segment reporting and variance analysis is prepared accurately and meets Group reporting deadlines.
• Support the Financial Controller in maintaining a robust internal control environment across the Office and Corporate segments.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of relevant accounting and reporting developments and support assessment of their impact on the entities.
• Provide finance support for projects such as refinancings, restructurings, acquisitions, disposals and other business initiatives.
• Keep up to date with developments in finance technology, including AI, and adopt new tools and ways of working that support better reporting, stronger controls and improved efficiency.
• Perform and review prospective tenant creditworthiness analysis where required.
• Identify development and training needs within the team and help build capability, consistency of approach and understanding of financial reporting and control requirements.
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders across Commercial Finance, Tax, Treasury, Asset Management and external advisers to support accurate reporting and efficient delivery of projects and transactions.
• Support the wider management of the Office, Retail and Corporate team and help build capacity across other segments over time.
• Other ad‑hoc duties as required.

Technical Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA (or overseas equivalent) with 4+ years of post‑qualified experience.
• Experience of working in industry is essential; real‑estate sector knowledge is an advantage.
• Good understanding of accounting standards – FRS 102, IFRS and Companies Act requirements for financial statements.
• Experience working with complex corporate structures is advantageous.
• Proven ability to implement improvements to processes and internal controls using technology, including AI.
• Experience with Yardi is an advantage but not essential.

Soft Skills

• Experienced people manager who has demonstrated the ability to organise, coach and develop a team.
• Strong attention to detail and agility to work across a range of areas.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and guide senior leaders.
• Self‑starter prepared to challenge the norm and explore new ways of doing things.
• Organised with good time‑management skills – able to work under pressure, prioritise and meet competing deadlines.

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can reach their full potential.

Flexible Working

We are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.

Learning and Development

We offer a wide range of support to help improve skills and achieve career goals, including classroom and e‑learning training, mentoring, cross‑department experience and on‑the‑job learning. We heavily invest in staff attaining accreditations, support chartered status, sponsorships and further educational opportunities relevant to the business.

Other Benefits

Our benefits package includes a generous pension and insurance plans, health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, allowing employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.