Management Accountant

Management Accountant (9m FTC)| Accounting| London, UK

About Us 

At WeWork, we provide flexible workspace solutions to help businesses of all sizes thrive in more than 37 countries worldwide. The future of work is here, and we’re not just a part of that movement—we’re leading it. United by a desire to build a global community, our purpose is to give members the support to do their best work, and the space to take their ideas to new heights. Join us as we empower tomorrow’s world at work.

About The Opportunity

WeWork is hiring an Accounting Lead to join our Team at our amazing London HQ. The role is responsible for accounting month end tasks and reporting processes across the region. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the accounting (US GAAP) month end close process and various Ad hoc tasks from supporting statutory Audits to driving process
improvements.  WeWork is a fast-paced, ever-changing organisation so the role is best suited to a self-starter, who is not afraid to dive right in and continually adapt to the organisation’s and team’s needs. 

Responsibilities:
 Ownership of month end tasks and ensuring this are completed on time
 Balance sheet reconciliations ensuring these are reconciled and understanding any variances and
suggesting solutions to get these resolved if required
 Working closely with the business operations and technology teams to ensure OPEX is accurately
and consistently accrued and reported
 Evaluating monthly any aged accruals
 Reviewing Accenture (our 3 rd Party accounting team) tasks and providing any training needed
 Review the Income Statement and balance sheet and providing comprehensive analytics on any
movements
 Supporting on regional Audits
 Contribute towards continued process improvement and driving efficiency

Skills:
 Proactive self-starter capable of working independently as well as in a team
 Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
 Analytical with well-developed problem-solving skills

Qualification and Experience:
 Newly qualified or Finalist (ACCA/CIMA) at least 2 years experience working in an accounting team
 Experience using Workday would be beneficial

Life At WeWork

Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires you—because together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated. WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.