Senior SOX Analyst - Technical Accounting FocusLocation: London (2 days per week)
Day Rate: £500-£600 per day (Outside IR35)
Duration: 6 months (initial)
A high-growth, well-funded business on trajectory toward a public listing is looking to appoint a Senior SOX Analyst with a strong technical accounting background.
This is a hands-on second line of defence role, supporting the build and design of a SOX-compliant control environment in a business where financial processes and controls are still being developed.
Key Responsibilities*Design and implement SOX controls across technical accounting and financial reporting areas

*Work closely with finance teams to build processes alongside controls in a developing environment

*Support the design of controls across:
*Consolidations and group reporting

*Intercompany and eliminations

*Joint ventures and complex accounting areas

*Holding company accounting


*Ensure controls are aligned to financial reporting requirements and future listing expectations

*Partner with stakeholders across group finance to embed a scalable and consistent control framework

*Contribute to the broader SOX readiness programme

Requirements*Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)

*Strong technical accounting background, including:
*Consolidations

*Intercompany and eliminations

*Group / holding structures

*Financial reporting

*Exposure to joint ventures or complex accounting areas


*Experience working in a SOX environment (second line of defence)

*Track record of building processes and controls in a changing or high-growth business

*Hands-on approach with the ability to operate at pace

*Able to work in London a couple of times per week