Senior Accounting Coordinator

Pertemps Network Group; Lille; Hybride; EUR 46 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading renewable energy organization in France is looking for a Senior Accounting Team Coordinator. You will oversee financial operations across French entities, ensuring compliance with standards and leading a high-performing accounting team. The role requires excellent leadership skills and fluency in Chinese, French, and English. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is essential, along with at least five years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary up to €55,000 per year plus an annual performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or tax compliance.
• Prior experience in an accounting firm is highly desirable.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively across departments.

Responsabilités

• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities for French entities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Liaise with external tax advisors on corporate tax matters.

Connaissances

Leadership skills

Fluent in Chinese

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Organizational skills

Time management

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Outils

SAP

Quadratus / Cegid

Description du poste

Senior Accounting Team Coordinator

Salary : up to €55,000 per year (depending on experience) + annual performance bonus

Location : La Défense, France

Schedule : Monday to Friday, no weekends + 1-day per week WFH

The Opportunity

Our client, a leading international organisation in the renewable energy sector, is seeking a Senior Accounting Team Coordinator to play a pivotal role within their finance function. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee financial operations across multiple French entities, ensure compliance with group standards, and lead a small but high-performing accounting team.

You will be responsible for monthly and annual closings, financial reporting, audits and tax compliance, while acting as a key liaison between internal departments, shared service centres and external partners. The role also carries leadership responsibilities, supporting the growth and professional development of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities for our client’s French entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and full compliance with group and statutory requirements
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports, providing clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders
• Liaise with external tax advisors on corporate tax matters for French entities
• Coordinate statutory year-end audits, ensuring all external audits and tax filings are completed accurately and on time
• Manage the annual Group Close, delivering precise financial information to group headquarters
• Oversee tax returns, filings and payments across all entities under your remit
• Review and approve Purchase Orders (PO) and Purchase Requisitions (PR) via the UPM system or manual workflows
• Lead the preparation and submission of French financial statements (liasse fiscale), ensuring full compliance with local accounting and tax regulations
• Supervise the execution of tax calendars and ensure accurate filing of VAT, CVAE, IFER, and other local tax obligations
• Guarantee local tax compliance across all operational projects and entities
• Collaborate closely with the Group Tax Team, maintaining consistent reporting and alignment on corporate tax strategy
• Build and maintain strong collaboration with internal teams across Finance, Tax, Mergers & Reporting, Operations & Maintenance, and Corporate Services
• Act as the key point of contact for the Shared Services Centre, ensuring seamless communication and effective process alignment
• Serve as the primary liaison for external partners, including auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors, overseeing timely delivery of audit reports, tax documentation, and DAU files
• Mentor and support new hires and interns to ensure smooth integration and consistent performance
• Define and track team objectives and KPIs, promoting accountability and continuous improvement
• Organise internal training and knowledge-sharing sessions to drive professional development and enhance overall team capability

Profile & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline (DEC, ACCA, or DSCG preferred)
• Prior experience in an accounting firm is highly desirable
• Audit experience is advantageous, though not essential
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, or tax compliance
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team within a corporate environment
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and tax compliance in France and within international groups
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively across departments and countries
• Familiarity with SAP or Quadratus / Cegid systems preferred (training can be provided)
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Fluent in Chinese, French and English (written and spoken)

Next Steps

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a global renewable energy leader driving Europe’s clean energy transition. As part of a truly international team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining financial excellence, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic growth across our client’s French entities.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration and professional development, offering real career progression within a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Interview Process

The hiring process is designed to be transparent and efficient :

• Stage 1 – Initial Interview (MS Teams) :

  An introductory video call to discuss your experience, technical background, and career motivations.

• Stage 2 – Final Interview :

  Depending on availability and seniority, this will either be a second MS Teams meeting with senior leadership or an on-site interview at our client’s headquarters in Paris. This stage will focus on deeper discussions around your accounting expertise, leadership approach and alignment with the organisation’s culture and values.

Click apply and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch soon to discuss your application further!