Job Title: Financial Accountant Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 2 days in the office) Reporting to: CFO Future Progression: Clear pathway to Financial Controller About the Role Our client, a high-growth, international Public Relations firm, is looking for a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their London-based finance team. This role is ideally suited for a Big 4 trained accountant with experience in SOX compliance and group reporting, looking to step into a dynamic in-house finance function with a clear progression path to Financial Controller. Key Responsibilities Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting Maintain, monitor and enhance SOX-compliant internal controls, ensuring all control procedures are fully documented, tested, and operational Act as the main point of contact for internal control compliance across the group Perform regular SOX walkthroughs and control testing, identifying control gaps and working with stakeholders to remediate issues Coordinate internal and external audits, including planning, fieldwork, and resolution of audit queries Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation in line with audit requirements Partner with auditors to ensure clean and timely y...