French Management Accountant

Absolute

  • London
  • £50,000-60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Exciting opportunity for a French-Speaking Management Accountant in Luxury Retail! Exciting opportunity for a French-Speaking Management Accountant in Luxury Retail!Are you a skilled and detail-oriented accountant fluent in French?
Are you passionate about working in the luxury retail sector?Position: French-Speaking Accountant
Location: Paris, France or London, UK
Company: Luxury Retail BusinessAbsolute is delighted to have partnered with an international luxury retail business who are recruiting an Accountant for their French entity. This entrepreneurial business has seen continuous year-on-year growth and is now looking to expand its team with an ambitious and dynamic French speaking Accountant.The company has a great culture, offers hybrid working and this role has the option of being based in the office in London or Paris.Key Responsibilities:
This role will be the lead Accountant for the French entity and will oversee the day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with French regulations.
  • Preparing management accounts for the French entity
  • Managing the General Ledger, Inventory Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition
  • Ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reported in the ERP system
  • Facilitating supplier and overhead payments
  • Preparing monthly financial statements, including necessary adjustments and reconciliations
  • Preparing year-end financial statements and liaising with external auditors
  • Oversee monthly payroll for entity in compliance with French regulations
  • Coordinating cash flow management
  • Handling monthly sales tax returns and ensuring compliance with statutory laws and financial regulations
  • Support with FP&A including budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
  • Developing business processes and accounting policies to maintain internal controls
  • Assisting CFO with French entity-specific queries
Required Skills & Experience:
  • Qualified Accountant / Finalist (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or French equivalent)
  • Fluency in French and English
  • Detailed knowledge of French taxation and accounting laws
  • Practical understanding of management accounting principles
  • Proficiency in financial systems and accounting packages, preferably ERP Business Central
  • Strong skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Why Join Us?:
  • Opportunity to work in the heart of Paris or London for a renowned luxury retail business
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply now!

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