Our client, a leading Engineering Consultancy is seeking a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis. This is a hybrid role and you will be onsite in Oxfordshire 2-3 times a week. The Financial Accountant will be responsible for: Monthly Reporting Support the Financial Controller with close related tasks making sure the PandL 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 RandD 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 and Hospitality register Other Administration of Treasury e.g. bank mandate Ad hoc system projects as and when required Process Contribute to the development and implementation of general accounting processes and procedures Ident