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).