Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant (French Speaking) Nigel Wright are delighted to be working with an instantly recognisable international business in their search for a French speaking Financial Accountant. Based out of either the London, Manchester or Reading offices the successful candidate will be responsible for all reporting aspects of a France based subsidiary and will provide wider support to entities based in Spain, Holland, Ireland and America. Reporting directly to the Head of International Finance, this is a varied role offering exposure to financial accounting, international reporting and business partnering across multiple territories. The Opportunity As Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting for the France based entity, ensuring accurate month-end reporting, maintaining a strong financial control environment and supporting ongoing finance systems and ERP consolidation projects. You'll work closely with Group Finance, Commercial Finance, the Reporting Hub and international stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial reporting and process improvements. Key Responsibilities • Own the month-end close process for the France based entity, including journals, general ledger management and financial reporting. • Manage accounting within the local finance system and upload results into the group finance system. • Support finance systems integration, system mapping and consolidation activities. • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring robust controls and compliance. • Support IFRS reporting requirements and adherence to internal policies and procedures. • Partner with executive stakeholders and shareholders to deliver regular financial and trading information. • Partner with finance and operational teams across multiple international locations. • Support internal and external audit activity. • Drive process improvements and identify opportunities to enhance financial efficiency. Candidates wishing to apply for the role will be: • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). • Fluent French speaker with strong written and verbal communication skills. • Strong financial accounting and month-end expertise. • Experience of working with multiple finance systems • Highly developed Excel skills and strong analytical capability. • Knowledge of IFRS and financial controls. • Able to build effective relationships with stakeholders across international locations. • Proactive, detail-oriented and driven by continuous improvement. What's in it for you? • Opportunity to work within a highly regarded international finance team. • Exposure to multiple European entities and senior stakeholders. • Involvement in ERP transformation and systems consolidation projects. • Broad, commercially focused role with excellent visibility across the business. • Hybrid working from London, Reading or Manchester (3 days per week in the office).