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French speaking Director - Accountancy - sponsorship available

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London

Hybrid

GBP 95,000 - 115,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a French-speaking Director in Accountancy to lead their accounting and auditing services. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for career progression. You will manage client relationships, provide technical advice, and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to accounting standards. Join a diverse and nurturing environment where your expertise will be valued and rewarded, and make a significant impact in a highly successful firm.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Excellent learning and development opportunities
Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in accounting and auditing in a senior role.
  • Familiarity with French accounting standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting and auditing services for English and French speaking clients.
  • Review and approve accounts and audit reports.
  • Develop and maintain a network in the French speaking market.

Skills

Fluency in French
Leadership and Management
Client Relationship Management
Technical Accounting Knowledge

Education

ACCA qualified
ACA qualified
CPA qualified

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French speaking Director - Accountancy - sponsorship available, London

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Client:

The Language Business

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

FRENCH SPEAKING DIRECTOR - AUDIT AND ACCOUNTS

Fantastic opportunity for a French speaking Director to join a highly successful international accountancy and audit practice in Central London

SALARY

£95,000 -£115,000 pa starting salary depending on skills and experience plus bonus, flexible and hybrid working options and excellent career progression opportunities

LANGUAGES

Fluency in French (written and spoken) is essential

LOCATION

Hybrid role, 2-3 days a week working from fantastic modern offices in Central London

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Our client is a leading and highly successful global accountancy and audit practice, working with an impressive and varied client base. They pride themselves on their excellent reputation founded on personal integrity and technical expertise andoffer aculture which is both nurturing and inclusive with a very strong focus on client relationships.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

This fantastic opportunity as a French speaking Director will give you the opportunity to lead accounting and auditing services for both English and French speaking clients.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Reviewing and approving accounts and audit reports
  • Providing technical advice to clients and staff on accounting and auditing matters and keeping abreast of the latest developments and changes
  • Managing the relationship with clients and stakeholders, ensuring that they are satisfied with the services, and identifying and responding to feedback and concerns
  • Developing and maintaining a network of contacts and referrals in the French speaking market and identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
  • Leading, coaching andmentoringstaff and providing them with feedback and support for their professional development and career progression
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of accounting and auditing policies, procedures and standards, and ensure that they are adhered

CANDIDATE PROFILE

  • Fluency in French is essential
  • Extensive experience in accounting and auditing in a senior or managerial role with exposure to the French speaking market
  • ACCA, ACA, CPA qualified or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with the French accounting and auditing standards and regulations
  • Excellent leadership and management skills and ability to motivate and inspire staff and clients
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and able to build and maintain strong relationships with our clients and stakeholders
  • Highly professional and ethical, and committed to delivering quality and excellence
  • Flexible and adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

SALARY

Starting salary of£95,000 -£110,000 pa depending on experience and skills plus fantastic benefits including the following:

  • Hybrid role
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities
  • Annual discretionary bonus (typically 2-10% of salary)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a hugely successful and fast growing firm in the accountancy sector and work in a truly diverse, inclusive and nurturing environment.

Please apply now or for more information please contact Lisa Grimes for a confidential discussion

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