Finance Manager (French speaking)

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Finance Manager fluent in French and English to oversee accounting for France. This full-time, permanent role offers remote flexibility, allowing you to manage day-to-day accounting activities, ensure compliance with statutory returns, and support various teams. The organization prides itself on an inclusive environment that promotes diversity and continuous skill development. If you're ready to elevate your career in a supportive and dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French and English is essential for this role.
• Professional Accounting qualification or studying towards required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare monthly accruals and maintain asset registers.
• Ensure timely filing of VAT returns and Payroll Tax reports.

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Accounting lead experience

NetSuite or similar accounting software

Experience with VAT returns

Education

High school diploma/college degree

Professional Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Finance Manager (French speaking)

Salary: £60,000-£70,000

Location: London once a month/Remote

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager with fluency in both French and English! This role is the subject matter expert for France, ensuring that all statutory accounting and tax returns are accurate, filed, and settled on time. This full-time permanent position can be performed remotely, offering flexible working opportunities.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities.
• Ensure all accounting information is submitted into our accounting system accurately.
• Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments, maintaining the fixed asset and intangible asset registers.
• Provide documentary evidence to support the accounting system each month.
• Manage audit and provide requested deliverables for the year-end audit.
• Ensure VAT returns and Payroll Tax reports are filed accurately and on time.
• Provide support across teams when required.
• Maintain current process and relevant systems knowledge.
• Work with transaction teams on a day-to-day basis to ensure they are appropriately trained.

What you bring:

• Fluent French and English speaker.
• Education to high school diploma/college degree level preferred, Maths and English qualifications essential.
• Professional Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) or studying towards.
• NetSuite or similar accounting software experience is essential.
• Demonstrable previous experience of being an accounting lead in a French entity is essential.
• Experience of working across multiple global departments is preferred.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation offers an inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes respect for differences among people. They encourage intentional inclusion of all and take steps to learn about others' customs, traditions, histories, lifestyles, and values. They offer flexible working opportunities and a supportive leadership that encourages continuous development of skills in a variety of finance disciplines.

What's next:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!

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Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates