New West End Company
Financial Accountant
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Financial Accountant
About New West End Company
New West End Company is a global business partnership of 800 retail, restaurant, hotel and property owners in the world’s top shopping and leisure destination. We work across 125 streets, anchored by Bond Street, Oxford Street and Regent Street, representing 175,000 employees. We work in partnership delivering transformational projects, sustainable place management, destination marketing, advocacy, inward investment and commercial insights.
Job Purpose
This is a key role within the finance team, supporting the Head of Finance in delivering a high-performing finance function through accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, timely management information and continuous improvement of finance processes. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Financial Accountant will support financial reporting, BID levy income management, month-end processes, audit preparation and wider finance operations. The role will also support finance systems administration, process improvement and systems-related initiatives that help improve efficiency, reporting and financial controls across the organisation. The successful candidate will be technically strong, commercially aware and systems-minded, with the ability to work collaboratively across the organisation and support continuous improvement within the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Income Management & Finance Operations
- Oversee end-to-end BID levy income processes and support achievement of annual collection targets
- Respond to queries from Westminster City Council (WCC), Capita and levy payers
- Oversee other income streams and support effective credit control processes
- Review payment runs prepared by the Finance Assistant, including international payments
- Ensure accurate recording, filing and reporting of financial transactions
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Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly forecasts, variance analysis and financial reports for budget holders
- Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
- Reconcile BID receipts and investigate variances
- Manage credit writebacks, write-offs, hereditaments and reinvoicing
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities that support planning and decision-making
- Assist the Head of Finance in preparing reports and financial commentary for the Finance & Governance Group, Board and other stakeholders
Finance Operations & Compliance
- Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations, journals and reporting
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain integrity of the general ledger
- Maintain robust financial controls and contribute to continuous process improvements
- Act as a key contact for external audit and support year-end audit requirements
- Support compliance with HMRC, Companies House, banking and other regulatory requirements
- Support cashflow forecasting and treasury monitoring
Finance Systems & Process Improvement
- Support administration and optimisation of finance systems including Sage Intacct, Zahara and Webexpenses
- Assist with systems testing, upgrades and finance process improvements
- Support systems-related matters affecting finance operations, including liaison with external providers such as Utilize where required
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation and reporting through better use of systems and technology
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Support
- Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across the organisation
- Support budget holders with financial queries and finance-related processes
- Help improve financial awareness and understanding across teams
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure finance policies and procedures are understood and followed
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Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) or equivalent relevant experience
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial control experience
- Experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations and financial analysis
- Prior experience of using Sage Intacct or similar cloud-based finance systems is essential.
- Good understanding of expenses platform or purchase order systems such as Webexpenses or Zahara is desirable.
- Strong systems capability and confidence using finance platforms and reporting tools
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, financial analysis and modelling
- Comfortable supporting systems-related improvements and process change
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in a membership organisation, BID, charity, property or similar environment is desirable
- Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
Benefits
- 26 days holiday + 1 extra day for your birthday + all UK Bank Holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Learning & development budget
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Access to BUPA private health insurance (including online GP appointments available 24/7) and Medicash healthcare cash plan
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Pension contribution matched up to 5%
- Group Life Assurance
- Annual paid volunteering days
- Electric car scheme
- Flexible working options
- Wellbeing perks
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan scheme
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