Financial Accountant

Overview

Role: Financial Accountant

Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:Leamington Spa

Ricardo - Pushing Boundaries: A World leader in propulsion engineering from concept to production

Ricardo is a trusted engineering partner specialising in complex propulsion, driveline, and energy systems. We work with customers globally to deliver end-to-end solutions from initial design through to full production. For over 110 years, we have been at the forefront of world changing engineering innovation, partnering with many of the world’s most ambitious organisations to improve performance, push boundaries, and accelerate progress.

Headquartered in Shoreham by Sea (UK), Ricardo brings together more than 1,000 experts and delivers in excess of 200 major programmes globally at any given time. For more information, visit

We currently seek a Financial Accountant to join our team to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company’s financial reporting. The position is responsible for delivering timely statutory and management accounts, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting audit and regulatory requirements. The role partners with internal and Group stakeholders to provide reliable financial information and drive effective decision-making.

• Accountable for the delivery of month-end close processes
  , ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded, reporting deadlines are met, and outputs are complete, controlled, and audit-ready.
• Responsible for the preparation, review, and posting of journal entries
  , including accruals, prepayments, provisions, and other adjustments, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and robust supporting documentation.
• Accountable for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger
  , ensuring all postings, classifications, and adjustments are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Responsible for the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations
  , ensuring all balances are fully substantiated, reconciling items are promptly investigated, and issues are resolved within agreed timelines.
• Responsible for the preparation of management accounts
  , delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to support effective business decision-making.
• Responsible for monitoring cash positions, foreign exchange exposure, and key financial performance indicators
  , proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
• Responsible for overseeing working capital performance
  , including the provision of accurate cash flow reporting and forecasting to support liquidity optimisation and efficient financial management.
• Responsible for delivering group reporting requirements
  , ensuring adherence to group policies, reporting timetables, and consolidation frameworks.
• Consulted and actively engaged with Group Finance Reporting, Tax, and Treasury functions
  , ensuring alignment on consolidation requirements, technical accounting matters, and cash management strategies.
• Accountable for coordinating internal and external audit processes
  , acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring timely and effective resolution of audit queries and findings.
• Responsible for tax and regulatory compliance reporting
  , ensuring accurate preparation, timely submission, and adherence to all relevant statutory requirements.
• Supports the preparation of statutory financial statements
  , ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and local regulatory obligations.
• Accountable for non-financial reporting and regulatory submissions
  , including national statistics and other external disclosures (e.g. ONS, insurance questionnaires), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

• Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience within an industry environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS
  , with the ability to apply standards in a practical business context.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  , including the ability to produce concise management reports and develop robust financial models.
• Demonstrated ability to…