Nigel Wright Group
Financial Accountant (French Speaking)
Nigel Wright are delighted to be working with an instantly recognisable international business in their search for a French speaking Financial Accountant.
Based out of either the London, Manchester or Reading offices the successful candidate will be responsible for all reporting aspects of a France based subsidiary and will provide wider support to entities based in Spain, Holland, Ireland and America. Reporting directly to the Head of International Finance, this is a varied role offering exposure to financial accounting, international reporting and business partnering across multiple territories.
The Opportunity
As Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting for the France based entity, ensuring accurate month-end reporting, maintaining a strong financial control environment and supporting ongoing finance systems and ERP consolidation projects. You'll work closely with Group Finance, Commercial Finance, the Reporting Hub and international stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial reporting and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the month-end close process for the France based entity, including journals, general ledger management and financial reporting.
- Manage accounting within the local finance system and upload results into the group finance system.
- Support finance systems integration, system mapping and consolidation activities.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring robust controls and compliance.
- Support IFRS reporting requirements and adherence to internal policies and procedures.
- Partner with executive stakeholders and shareholders to deliver regular financial and trading information.
- Partner with finance and operational teams across multiple international locations.
- Support internal and external audit activity.
- Drive process improvements and identify opportunities to enhance financial efficiency.
Candidates wishing to apply for the role will be:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Fluent French speaker with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong financial accounting and month-end expertise.
- Experience of working with multiple finance systems
- Highly developed Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
- Knowledge of IFRS and financial controls.
- Able to build effective relationships with stakeholders across international locations.
- Proactive, detail-oriented and driven by continuous improvement.
What's in it for you?
- Opportunity to work within a highly regarded international finance team.
- Exposure to multiple European entities and senior stakeholders.
- Involvement in ERP transformation and systems consolidation projects.
- Broad, commercially focused role with excellent visibility across the business.
- Hybrid working from London, Reading or Manchester (3 days per week in the office).
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