Accounting Manager

Job Description

Accounting Manager – France

London (Aldgate), UK

Full time | Permanent | Hybrid

Job Overview

An international, English-speaking group is seeking an Accounting Manager – France, based in London (Aldgate), to take full responsibility for the French accounting function.

The role covers 5–6 French legal entities, representing approximately 130 employees, and reports into a Paris-based finance team, while working closely with shared service centres and US stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on accountant experienced in full and complex accounts, looking to develop their career within a large, US-owned multinational group. The role does not include direct people management.

Key Objectives

• Ensure accuracy of financial results for French legal entities
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Manage statutory filings, local tax matters and support transfer pricing documentation with external advisors
• Ensure profit and loss accounts and balance sheets comply with French GAAP and US GAAP
• Ensure all reconciliations completed by shared service centres are accurate and delivered on time
• Maintain strong expertise in French VAT, French payroll and social charges
• Work closely with AP and AR shared service centres to ensure smooth operations
• Support local management on finance and tax related projects
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and finance and tax specialists

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise month‑end close and accounting reconciliations
• Prepare and close statutory accounts and group reporting packs under local GAAP and US GAAP
• Control all VAT and corporate tax obligations
• Act as primary contact for shared service centres on accounting and administrative matters
• Maintain, optimise and control financial and administrative processes in line with internal audit requirements

About You

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a responsible accounting role within a structured international business
• Proven ability to manage full and complex accounts autonomously
• Strong experience with French VAT and French payroll
• Experience within a US-owned or US-reporting environment is highly desirable
• Strong organisational skills, proactive approach and problem‑solving mindset
• High level of confidentiality and ability to work independently while collaborating internationally
• Strong knowledge of French tax legislation and financial statements under French GAAP and US GAAP
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken) – essential
• Knowledge of Great Plains / Microsoft Dynamics GP is an advantage
• Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Inclusive working style with excellent communication skills

Location & Working Model

London-based role (Aldgate)

Hybrid working model combining office and remote work

Additional Information

• Full‑time, permanent role
• Ideally a January start, with flexibility for the right candidate
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s)

• Are you fluent in English AND French?
• Have you dealt with French based full accounts?
• Are you able to deal with technical accounts?
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in London