ABOUT US:

London Square is a leading residential and mixed-use developer and Aldar-owned company, delivering communities in well-connected locations across Greater London. Since it was established in 2010, the award-winning company has delivered nearly 5000 homes, through a mix of prime, mid-market and homes of all tenures, including affordable homes through its independent provider Square Roots. Aldar and London Square are committed to creating world-class developments, anchored in high quality design, sustainability, and customer service excellence.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant technical expertise supported by a professional accounting qualification.
• Experience in similar roles, particularly within property development or multi-entity groups is advantageous.
• Strong Organisational and Management Skills: Capable of overseeing multiple tasks and deadlines, managing priorities amid periods of high activity, and ensuring deliverables are met within stipulated timelines.
• Problem-Solving Aptitude: Demonstrates resourcefulness and analytical thinking, able to resolve issues efficiently and proactively as they arise throughout the accounting cycle and system implementation process.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel Proficiency: Comfortable working with complex spreadsheets, formulas, and data manipulation, supporting accurate and efficient financial reporting, analysis, and data preparation.
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy: Maintains high standards in work output, ensuring all financial records, reconciliations, and analyses are precise and reliable.
• Deadline-Driven: Possesses a strong commitment to meeting deadlines, even when working under pressure, and contributes to the finance team’s shared objectives.
• Team Player with Interpersonal Skills: Collaborates effectively within a large finance team, supports colleagues, and is willing to go the extra mile to ensure collective goals are achieved, especially during peak periods.
• Ability to Work in a Fast-Moving Environment: Thrives in a dynamic setting, particularly during busy times within the monthly finance cycle, and responds positively to changes in pace and workload.
• Adaptability to Change: Embraces new systems, processes, and approaches with flexibility, contributing to the successful introduction and integration of the new accounting system.

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

The role is office based working in our Head Office in Uxbridge.
This position is offered on a fixed-term contract basis for a period of six months. The contract will commence in October and conclude in March 2026. There may be potential for extension or renewal, subject to business needs and performance. This span is aligned with a pivotal phase in the company’s financial operations: the implementation of a new accounting system. The chosen applicant will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth transition to this new system while upholding the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting for the group and its subsidiaries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The temporary senior finance professional will take on a suite of important duties, each contributing to the robust financial governance of London Square during this period of system change and intensive reporting. Responsibilities include;

• Rolling Forward Year Accounts: Update and prepare group and subsidiary accounts using Excel and Word, ensuring readiness for the inclusion of December 2025 results. This process is foundational for the statutory reporting cycle and will require careful attention to detail and consistency across entities.
• Accounting Policy Review: Evaluate and check the currency, accuracy, and relevance of accounting policies, reflecting the latest activities and developments within the company. This ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and supports best practice in financial management.
• Auditor Liaison: Interface with external auditors to coordinate the provision of sample documentation for both the interim and final audits. Effective communication and timely response are crucial, as the interim audit begins in October 2025 and the final audit in early January 2026.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Assist in the review of balance sheet reconciliations before they are submitted to auditors, supporting the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Year-End Audit Analyses: Prepare comprehensive analyses for the year-end audit, facilitating a thorough and efficient audit process and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Account Analysis and Data Cleansing: Conduct reviews and analyses of profit and loss and balance sheet accounts, specifically to support the data cleansing process necessary for migration to the new accounting system. This critical activity will help safeguard the integrity of financial data throughout the transition.