France Finance & Accounting Leader

TransPerfect Translations International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Translations International in Greater London is seeking an Accounting and Finance Manager (French Market) to oversee day-to-day accounting, monthly closures, VAT, payroll tax and statutory filings for the French segment within a global framework. You will coordinate with AP/AR Shared Services and auditors to ensure US GAAP alignment and local compliance.

The role requires strong French tax discipline, fluent English and French, and proven leadership in an international company.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or similar in the Accounting and Finance areas.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a responsibility role in a modern structured and international company.
• Proactive approach, organizational capacity, problem solving, confidentiality, ability to work in a team and leadership experience.
• Good knowledge of French tax legislation and general accounting of financial statements in FR GAAP.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and French.
• Good knowledge of Great Plains beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of Office package and in particular Excel at an advanced level.
• Inclusive working style and effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise monthly closure and reconciliations and ensure accounting transactions are performed correctly on time.
• Preparation and closing of the statutory financial statements and group packages in accordance with local GAAP and US GAAP and in collaboration with tax consultants and auditors
• Control of all VAT and corporate tax requirements
• Interaction with the shared service centre for accounting and administration issues
• Management, updating and optimizing of all administrative-financial processes and procedures in accordance with internal audits rules

Skills

English & French

Great Plains

Advanced Excel

Office Suite

FR GAAP

Education

Business Admin Degree

Tools

Great Plains

Excel

Job description

TransPerfect Translations International in Greater London is seeking an Accounting and Finance Manager (French Market) to oversee day-to-day accounting, monthly closures, VAT, payroll tax and statutory filings for the French segment within a global framework. You will coordinate with AP/AR Shared Services and auditors to ensure US GAAP alignment and local compliance.

The role requires strong French tax discipline, fluent English and French, and proven leadership in an international company.