French Accounting Manager

The CFO HQ; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Orka Financial in Reading is seeking a French Accounting Manager to lead a small team and deliver accurate international financial reporting. The role combines UK and French statutory work with process improvement and ERP transitions in a hybrid setup.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with at least three years post-qualification experience, fluent in French and English, and adept at managing cross-border controls and timely reporting across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least three years' post-qualification experience.
• Fluent in both French and English.
• Experience leading finance teams across international or multi-entity environments.
• Comfortable designing and operating robust controls and improving finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly management-accounts process and deliver clear, dependable financial information.
• Oversee core accounting activity across payables, receivables, payroll and the general ledger.
• Coordinate statutory reporting, audit and tax deadlines across more than one jurisdiction.
• Review balance-sheet reconciliations and strengthen financial-control procedures.
• Prepare budgets and cash-flow forecasts to support effective decision-making.
• Develop the finance team and build productive relationships with colleagues in the UK and France.
• Help improve finance processes and support the transition of ERP and accounting systems.

Skills

Leadership

Management reporting

Controls design

Cross-border reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow forecasting

Communication

Education

Chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP software

Job description

# French Accounting ManagerAccounting / Finance,Accounting LeadershipSeptember 25, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* Reading, Berkshire* Posted 15 hours ago* £60,000 – £70,000 per annum + plus benefitsWebsite**CV-Library**Orka Financial is recruiting a French Accounting Manager for a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Reading. The role offers hybrid working, a salary of £60,000–£70,000 plus benefits, and regular travel to Paris.### The opportunityThis is a broad leadership role for a qualified accountant who can bring structure, pace and sound judgement to a growing international finance operation. You will manage a team of around six while taking ownership of accurate reporting, compliance and the continued improvement of systems and controls.### Key responsibilities* Lead the monthly management-accounts process and deliver clear, dependable financial information.* Oversee core accounting activity across payables, receivables, payroll and the general ledger.* Coordinate statutory reporting, audit and tax deadlines across more than one jurisdiction.* Review balance-sheet reconciliations and strengthen financial-control procedures.* Prepare budgets and cash-flow forecasts to support effective decision-making.* Develop the finance team and build productive relationships with colleagues in the UK and France.* Help improve finance processes and support the transition of ERP and accounting systems.### About youA qualified accountant with at least three years' post-qualification experience.Fluent in both French and English.Experienced in leading finance teams across international or multi-entity environments.Comfortable designing and operating robust controls and improving finance processes.A confident communicator with strong organisation, attention to detail and systems awareness