Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant
Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 2 days in the office)
Reporting to: CFO
Future Progression: Clear pathway to Financial Controller

About the Role

Our client, a high-growth, international Public Relations firm, is looking for a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their London-based finance team. This role is ideally suited for a Big 4 trained accountant with experience in SOX compliance and group reporting, looking to step into a dynamic in-house finance function with a clear progression path to Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Maintain, monitor and enhance SOX-compliant internal controls, ensuring all control procedures are fully documented, tested, and operational
• Act as the main point of contact for internal control compliance across the group
• Perform regular SOX walkthroughs and control testing, identifying control gaps and working with stakeholders to remediate issues
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including planning, fieldwork, and resolution of audit queries
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation in line with audit requirements
• Partner with auditors to ensure clean and timely year-end audits
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies and support ad-hoc internal audit initiatives
• Support the CFO with strategic direction
• Ensure proper documentation and evidencing of key controls, reconciliations, and approvals
• Contribute to the development and implementation of improved reporting and control frameworks across the finance function
• Collaborate cross-functionally to promote a strong culture of compliance and financial governance

Requirements

• ACA qualified (Big 4 trained)
• Solid experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and group consolidation
• Proficient in Excel and experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle)
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Proactive and commercially minded, with excellent communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment

What’s on Offer

• £60,000 base salary + annual bonus
• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the London office
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare and pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• Clear career progression to Financial Controller within 12-24 months