Financial Accountant - French Speaker

Posted 10 December 2025
Salary £50000 - £60000 per annum + Hybrid Working
LocationCity of London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceJE/77712633_1765384561

Job description

Global Organisation seeks an experienced fluent French speaking Financial Accountant to join the business in a permanent role. The French Financial Accountant would have previously reported under French GAAP, have a solid background in financial reporting and a keen eye for detail.

Duties of the Financial Accountant include:

  • Producing monthly financial/management accounts under French GAAP
  • Preparing & uploading accruals, prepayments, payroll journals, expenses, and other journals.
  • Prepare financial statements.
  • Reconciling all Balance Sheet accounts
  • Budget/Forecast costs and revenue preparation and analysis.
  • Month-end and year-end close processes.
  • VAT filings
  • Assist in internal/external audits.
  • Cooperate in the intercompany reconciliation.
  • Preparing all necessary requirements for the Annual Financial Statements and assisting with the internal audit.
  • Supporting the Financial Controller on projects.

Requirements of the Financial Accountant include:

  • Fluent French Speaker
  • Knowledge of French GAAP and IFRS
  • Previously worked for an international/multi-site Organisation
  • Strong Communication skills
  • Able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.
  • Qualified Accountant/Equivalent accountancy qualification
  • Hands-on mentality and work ethic.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid working.