European Accountant

Wade Macdonald; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the Engineering sector is seeking a part-qualified Accountant to join their collaborative finance team in High Wycombe. The role involves supporting monthly reporting processes for their French entity and necessitates strong Excel skills, fluency in English and French, and prior experience with French accounting operations. Additional benefits include a health and wellbeing plan and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing plan

Life assurance

Enhanced pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Retail discounts

Onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong Excel and analytical skills required.
• Fluency in both English and French is essential.
• Prior experience working with or supporting a French entity is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts for the French entity.
• Supporting balance sheet reconciliations and accrual/prepayment entries.
• Assisting with payroll journals and liaising with external payroll providers.
• Helping manage fixed asset registers and capital expenditure approvals.
• Involvement in internal and external audit processes.
• Supporting tax reporting and statutory compliance activities.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Excellent communication skills

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Assistant European Accountant - High Wycombe - £40,000 - £55,000

About the Client: Wade Macdonald are working with a well-established organisation in the Engineering sector, this business operates across multiple European entities with a presence in the UK, France, and beyond. They are dedicated to nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, where learning is a lifelong journey, and challenges are opportunities for growth.

About the Job

This position is ideal for a part-qualified accountant looking to gain exposure to European financial operations within a supportive and collaborative finance team. Reporting to the European Finance Manager, you will be responsible for supporting monthly reporting processes for the French entity and contributing to wider group reporting activities.

Duties

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts for the French entity
• Supporting balance sheet reconciliations and accrual/prepayment entries
• Assisting with payroll journals and liaising with external payroll providers
• Helping manage fixed asset registers and capital expenditure approvals
• Involvement in internal and external audit processes
• Supporting tax reporting and statutory compliance activities
• Contributing to US-GAAP and local statutory bridging
• Collaborating with Assistant Accountants on AR/AP functions and reconciliations

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong Excel and analytical skills. Fluency in both English and French is essential, and prior experience working with or supporting a French entity is required. You will have excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively within an organisation.

What You Will Receive in Return

Join a team where collaboration is key, and every day is an opportunity to learn and grow together. Benefits include a health and wellbeing plan, life assurance, enhanced pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme, volunteering days, retail discounts, onsite parking, and a cycle to work scheme.