Financial Accountant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) - Bicester

RED Engineering Design; Bicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Pension scheme

Healthcare scheme via salary sacrifice

Non-contractual bonus awards

Training sponsorship

Charity volunteering leave

Wellness days

Job summary

RED Engineering Design is seeking a Financial Accountant on a 12 month fixed term contract in Bicester. You will support monthly reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and VAT/Tax compliance for UK and European entities.

The role requires ACCA/ACA or equivalent, audit experience, and strong ERP knowledge (SAP 4/HANA). Hybrid working and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience of working through the audit process is essential.
• Good understanding of international working and business operations.
• Experience in engineering or related industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of ERP systems (SAP 4/HANA preferred).
• Effective analytical skills when interpreting data and results.
• Advanced user of Excel and data analysis tools.
• Dynamic and resourceful with strong problem-solving.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller with close related tasks to ensure P&L and Balance Sheet are prepared accurately and timely.
• Own the balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Post journal entries to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Post technical accounting entries such as IFRS 16.
• Perform fixed assets reconciliation and reporting.
• Handle ad hoc tasks as directed by the Financial Controller.
• Prepare Monthly SMART reporting (Group Submission).
• Assist with VAT returns for the UK and European entities.
• Support R&D and Corporation Tax filing calculations.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

SAP 4/HANA

Job description

Financial Accountant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) - Bicester

RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world's digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We now seek a Financial Accountant on a 12 month fixed term basis to be based out of our Bicester office.

Role Responsibilities

The Financial Accountant will be responsible for:

Monthly Reporting

• Support the Financial Controller with close related tasks making sure the P&L and Balance Sheet are prepared in a timely manner with excellent accuracy.
• Owns the balance sheet reconciliation process
• Process journal entries to ensure accuracy of financial data
• Post technical accounting entries such as IFRS 16
• Fixed assets reconciliation and reporting
• Ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Financial Controller
• Monthly SMART reporting (Group Submission)

Compliance

• Work with the team to proactively prepare for the audit process, gathering all relevant documentation and reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns for the UK and permanent establishments in Europe.
• Support the information gathering / calculation process for R&D and Corporation Tax filings
• Ensure all entries posted are aligned to the accounting standards FRS102 for local reporting and IFRS for Group
• Prepare and maintain the GAAP to GAAP reconciliation
• Support for internal audit (INCOME campaign)
• Work with Ethics Officer around Gifts & Hospitality register

Other

• Administration of Treasury e.g. bank mandates
• Ad hoc system projects as and when required

Process

• Contribute to the development and implementation of RED general accounting processes and procedures
• Identify and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy

Role Requirements

• ACCA, ACA or equivalent
• Prior experience of working through the audit process
• Good understanding of international working and business operations
• Experience in engineering or related industry is highly desirable
• Excellent knowledge of ERP systems (SAP 4/HANA preferred)
• Effective analytical skills when interpreting data and results
• Advances user of Excel
• Dynamic and resourceful
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
• Easily fit into multidisciplinary and cultural teams
• Ability to prioritise to adhere to strict deadlines

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years' service
• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Healthcare Scheme via salary sacrifice (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
• Non-contractual bonus awards
• Training sponsorship
• Charity volunteering leave
• Wellness days/ initiatives.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.

*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship at the present time.