Financial Accountant (K-SOX)

TN United Kingdom; Walton-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive brand in Walton-on-Thames seeks a Financial Manager to prepare financial accounts, manage compliance, and ensure balance sheet integrity. The role offers flexible and hybrid working options, along with numerous employee benefits, including a car scheme and private medical care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Employee Car Scheme

Onsite Chef

Private Medical Care

Annual Health Checks

Pension with enhanced employer contribution

Income Protection & Life Assurance

24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Free weekly yoga, football, and badminton clubs

Qualifications

• Understanding and application of regulatory knowledge.
• Proven collaboration with professional advisors and auditors.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, processes, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly financial accounts.
• Manage balance sheet integrity.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with FRS 101.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Business Degree or Equivalent

Job description

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Client:

Kia Europe

Location:

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

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Job Reference:

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4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

(Permanent, Full-Time)

Welcome to Kia UK!

About Us

Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments and was the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2024. With 190 Kia Dealers across the country, Kia is now widely known for its advanced electrified products offering the technology of tomorrow, today. Spearheading this charge are award-winning products including the fully electric EV6 – Kia’s first dedicated electric vehicle, the 2024 World Car of the Year the EV9 and 2025 World Car of the Year the all new electric compact SUV the EV3!

Kia UK has consistently grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and ever-evolving customer service. By 2027, the brand aims to offer no less than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK, a positive step towards becoming a leading global sustainable mobility solutions provider.

People are central to Kia UK and every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. This was recognised with Kia UK named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces 2025 by Great Place To Work, and also ranked in the 2024 Best Workplaces for Women, Development, Wellbeing, and Manufacturing, Production & Transportation. Kia employees reported positively on areas such as working atmosphere, trust in management, corporate strategy, pride in working for the company, benefits, facilities and much more!

The Role

This is a brand new role with scope to expand! Here are some of the tasks you'll be leading:

· Prepare and present monthly financial accounts.

· Intercompany, Related Party management in accordance with IAS 24.

· Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with FRS 101.

· SPOC and preparation of all Government Statistics with ONS.

· Reconciliation between management and financial accounts.

· Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual risk controls for K-SOX compliance.

· Alignment of IFRS and business practice for all operations.

· Manage balance sheet integrity.

· Monthly quarterly and annual KPI measurement.

· Awareness of legislative and International Reporting standard updates, including effect and application.

About You

· Ideally business degree or equivalent

· Understanding and Application of Regulatory knowledge

· Critical Thinking

· Communication (written and verbal)

· Adaptability

· Proven collaboration with professional advisors and auditors

· Strong understanding of financial systems, processes and regulations

We recognise that there may be a number of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t exactly match what we’ve outlined in the role description. If you think you could be a good fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you!

The Benefits

Flexible working hours (core hours between 10:00am-3:00pm)

Hybrid working (up to 2 days a week remote working pro rata)

Employee Car Scheme (car lease + insurance all included from £85/month)

Onsite Chef -> free lunch every day

Private Medical Care (Vitality)

Annual Health Checks and free flu jabs offered onsite

Pension with enhanced employer contribution

Income Protection & life Assurance

Critical Illness Protection

24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Wellness benefits including cycle to work scheme, free eye tests, employee assistance programme, Mental Health First Aiders and more

Financial hub providing free financial guidance and support

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave (up to 6 months full pay)

Enhanced Paternity Leave

Free weekly yoga, football, and badminton clubs

Pool tables, dart board, and massage chairs onsite

Opportunity to get involved & give back via our charity partners

Celebrations such as our Spring Ball, Christmas events, Social Club and much more!

Location/Travel

The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5-minute walk from the station. We also have plenty of on-site parking for drivers, including EV charging ports.

There is step-free access throughout the building, but please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support and we will cater to your needs as best we can.