Financial Accountant

Engie; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international M&E consultancy is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their Bicester office. The successful candidate will manage monthly reporting, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support audit processes. Key skills required include ERP systems, excellent Excel proficiency, and a solid understanding of financial accounting. This role offers 23 days of annual leave, hybrid working opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. The company promotes a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Benefits

23 days annual leave rising to 28 days

Holiday purchase scheme

Hybrid Working

Contributory company pension scheme

Healthcare Scheme

Training sponsorship

Charity volunteering leave

Wellness days

Qualifications

• Prior experience of working through the audit process.
• 5 years experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Dynamic and resourceful individual with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller with financial tasks including P&L and Balance Sheet preparation.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and process journal entries.
• Prepare VAT returns and support R&D tax filings.

Skills

SAP 4 / HANA

Financial Analysis

Financial Statement Preparation

Account Reconciliation

GAAP

Regulatory Reporting

Hyperion

Financial Report Writing

Education

ACCA ACA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Financial Accountant - Bicester Oxfordshire UK

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 worlds 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 an experienced Financial Accountant to join our Bicester office.

Role Responsibilities

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
• Reconcile Intercompany
• 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

Required Qualifications

• ACCA ACA or equivalent
• Prior experience of working through the audit process

5 Years experience

• Excellent knowledge of ERP systems (SAP 4 / HANA preferred)
• Effective analytical skills when interpreting data and results
• Advanced user of Excel
• Dynamic and resourceful
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral
• Easily fit into multidisciplinary and cultural teams
• Ability to prioritize to adhere to strict deadline
• Good understanding of international working and business operation
• Experience in engineering or related industry is highly desirable

Benefits

• RED offers a variety of benefits including but not limited to
• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years servic
• Holiday purchase and buy back schem
• Hybrid Workin
• Contributory company pension schem
• Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level
• Non-contractual bonus award
• Training sponsorship
• Charity volunteering leav
• 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 we are an equal opportunities employer.

Key Skills

SRP systems,Financial Statement Preparation,Accounting Software,Hyperion,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Regulatory Reporting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Financial Analysis

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1