French-speaking Assistant Accountant

Wade Macdonald; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the Engineering sector is seeking a French-speaking Assistant Accountant in High Wycombe. This role will support the European Accountant focusing on finance operations for French entities. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in finance support and be fluent in both English and French. The position offers a supportive environment, health benefits, improved pension schemes, and more.

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

• 2-3 years’ experience in a finance support role.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Process-driven mindset and proactive approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day finance operations relating to French accounts.
• Support month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into financial systems.
• Liaise with colleagues to resolve queries.
• Maintain internal controls and support audit processes.
• Support general finance administration and reporting tasks.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Job description

French-speaking Assistant Accountant - High Wycombe - £28,000 / £32,000

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 cultivate a supportive atmosphere where mentorship and professional development are central to their mission.

About the Job

This Assistant Accountant role will support the European Accountant with a strong focus on the French entities. The role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of financial records and supporting routine accounting operations.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with day-to-day finance operations relating to French accounts
• Supporting month-end processes and reconciliations
• Ensuring accurate and timely data entry into financial systems
• Liaising with colleagues across European departments to resolve queries
• Maintaining internal controls and supporting audit processes
• Supporting general finance administration and reporting tasks

About the Successful Applicant

You will have 2-3 years’ experience in a finance support role, strong attention to detail, and be highly organised with excellent time management. Fluency in both English and French is essential. While no formal accountancy qualification is required, a process-driven mindset and a proactive approach to learning are key.

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.