French Accountant

French Accountant

London Full-Time No home office possible
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Are you fluent in French with experience in French GAAP?

Think Accountancy and Finance are supporting a global business in the recruitment of a French Accountant. This position is available on a fully remote basis.

This position requires someone who has experience with local French Accounting and is able to take ownership of the financial and statutory records of the French entity. The successful candidate will manage all related reporting and audits, as well as the statutory reporting. It will be the French Accountant\’s responsibility to produce accurate financial reporting in French GAAP and be the point of contact and translator for official and legal documents.

Key Role Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and analyse monthly accounts for the French Company
  • Prepare and process journal entries
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Maintain fixed asset registers
  • Provide support and additional information to the UK and US financial reporting and tax teams
  • Ensure financial control compliance
  • Support the local French consultants to prepare and submit audited financial accounts, tax returns and all other statutory information accurately
  • Facilitate local, external and tax audits
  • Manage the French payroll
  • Monitor the French government electronic mailbox for official documentation and respond to important messages
  • Translate and summarise official documents and agreements

To be considered for this role it is essential that you have experience and are able to document the following:

  • A degree in Accounting and be able to provide certificate
  • A professional qualification – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or QBE with relevant experience
  • Experience of French GAAP
  • Fluent in French – written and spoken. One interview will be in French
  • Strong ERP experience
  • Local French Accounting and tax experience
  • Audit experience

Other Key Skills:

  • Strong Excel skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Good team player
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Good organization and planning ability
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines

This role is available on a remote basis. You may be required to travel as needed to an office and for interviews, so please be aware on application.

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French Accountant
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