Management Accountant (French Speaking)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a French-speaking Management Accountant in Glasgow, where you'll play a pivotal role in centralising accounting functions from France and the USA. This exciting position offers the chance to enhance processes, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to financial excellence. You'll be responsible for preparing accurate management accounts, conducting variance analysis, and supporting audits while enjoying a competitive salary and a rich benefits package. If you're passionate about accounting and thrive in dynamic environments, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance up to 10x salary

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Discounted gym membership

Season ticket loan

Emergency back-up family care

Three fully paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Fluency in French and English is essential for this role.
• Qualified Accountant status or relevant experience is required.
• Experience with French and US GAAP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the centralisation of accounting work from France to Glasgow.
• Prepare and review reconciliations and management accounts.
• Assist with external and internal audit requests.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Experience with French GAAP

Experience with US GAAP

Process redesign and implementation

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Relevant experience in accounting

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Overview

We have an opportunity for a French-speaking Management Accountant to join our growing Accountancy Centre of Excellence in Glasgow. As a French Speaking Management Accountant you will take a lead role in the centralisation of work from our regional finance partners across France and the USA to Glasgow ensuring monthly accounting procedures are completed accurately and within agreed timelines. You'll also help drive the improvement of our processes and support the development of the wider team. How you'll make an impact Take a lead role in the centralising of accounting work from our external service providers in France to our accounting centre of excellence Work effectively with colleagues both locally in Glasgow and remotely in France and the USA Responsibility for all accounting functions including revenue, payroll, AP, treasury and management accounting. Production of accurate management accounts and relevant commentary Prepare and review reconciliations to verify the accuracy of management accounts and perform monthly, quarterly and year-to-date variance analysis to budget and prior year on P&L. Preparation and review of monthly reporting packs and production and review of ad hoc reporting as requested. Assistance and support in response to external and internal audit requests. Research of technical accounting matters under US & French GAAP and other regional GAAPs. Cooperate with the off-shore processing team on balance sheet reconciliations and outsourced accounting functions. Provide support for Finance Business Partners and other departments as queries arise Assisting the Finance Manager with ah-hoc finance projects and technical tasks and taking the lead on elements of the projects Assisting with the standardisation of finance systems across the region About You Fluency in French & English Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, ACA,CIMA or equivalent) OR relevent experience French GAAP/US GAAP experience – highly desirable Ability to manage priorities whilst adhering to agreed timeframes Flexible approach when dealing with multiple tasks and environments Experience of process redesign and implementation - highly desirable Eligibility to work in the UK About Rewards And Compensation On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the core benefits you’ll get: 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ 5 more days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more… Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…

Overview

We have an opportunity for a French-speaking Management Accountant to join our growing Accountancy Centre of Excellence in Glasgow. As a French Speaking Management Accountant you will take a lead role in the centralisation of work from our regional finance partners across France and the USA to Glasgow ensuring monthly accounting procedures are completed accurately and within agreed timelines. You'll also help drive the improvement of our processes and support the development of the wider team. How you'll make an impact Take a lead role in the centralising of accounting work from our external service providers in France to our accounting centre of excellence Work effectively with colleagues both locally in Glasgow and remotely in France and the USA Responsibility for all accounting functions including revenue, payroll, AP, treasury and management accounting. Production of accurate management accounts and relevant commentary Prepare and review reconciliations to verify the accuracy of management accounts and perform monthly, quarterly and year-to-date variance analysis to budget and prior year on P&L. Preparation and review of monthly reporting packs and production and review of ad hoc reporting as requested. Assistance and support in response to external and internal audit requests. Research of technical accounting matters under US & French GAAP and other regional GAAPs. Cooperate with the off-shore processing team on balance sheet reconciliations and outsourced accounting functions. Provide support for Finance Business Partners and other departments as queries arise Assisting the Finance Manager with ah-hoc finance projects and technical tasks and taking the lead on elements of the projects Assisting with the standardisation of finance systems across the region About You Fluency in French & English Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, ACA,CIMA or equivalent) OR relevent experience French GAAP/US GAAP experience – highly desirable Ability to manage priorities whilst adhering to agreed timeframes Flexible approach when dealing with multiple tasks and environments Experience of process redesign and implementation - highly desirable Eligibility to work in the UK About Rewards And Compensation On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the core benefits you’ll get: 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ 5 more days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more… Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…