Financial Accountant

Company Description

We’re looking for the world’s most talented people to join our team.

Innovation, commitment and quality are at the heart of what we do and we want you to be part of it.

Job Description

Are you a technically strong, fully qualified Accountant, with a background in manufacturing (stock accounting)? 

We are looking for a new Financial Accountant to oversee the bookkeeping team (payroll, VAT returns, AP & AR, Expenses etc.), be responsible for monthly management accounts process (inc balance sheet reconciliations, period end journals and group consolidation workings), tax filings and compliance, preparing Group Statutory accounts including supporting workings and disclosures.

We are looking for someone who is able to manage & lead the annual statutory audit and can confidently liaise with external auditors. You will also be responsible for calculation of the annual R&D tax credit claim & the design and implementation of a product costing model to support the manufacturing and business development teams to drive profitable top line growth.

Qualifications

To be successful you'll need:

• Have experience in a similar role and environment, in particular with an Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D operation
• Experience of leading and developing a small team
• Previous experience of IFS Finance system
• Previous experience of Power BI
• Have confidence in communicating with various levels of authority throughout the business
• Professional, confident and mature approach
• Advanced excel skills
• ACA or ACCA qualified with 5+ years PQE
• Up to date knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Previous experience of branch and JV accounting
• Experience of calculating R&D tax credit claims

Reaction Engines is committed to fairness and inclusivity. Research tells us that applicants tend to only apply when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. If you believe you have what it takes and this role excites you, but you don’t align perfectly with the criteria listed, we encourage you to still apply. We’d love to have a discussion!

Additional Information

What we offer you

We have some fantastic benefits that sit alongside a great salary

• Dynamic Hybrid Working (where your time is split between working from home and in the office)
• 9 day Fortnight work pattern (every other Friday off)
• Generous holiday entitlement (196 hours a year, increasing to 210 hours after 2 years service - plus bank holidays, plus every other Friday off!) - full time allowance
• Company Share Option Plan
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Ongoing Personal & Professional development opportunities
• Annual Professional Membership
• Subsidised childcare at Culham Nursery
• Family friendly policies
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employer matching pension up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee recognition (STAR Awards)
• Health and wellbeing discounts & wellbeing challenges via our EAP

Salary: Circa £75,000

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