Financial Accountant

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FRENCH SPEAKER REQUIRED

Our client is long-established and operating in the employee benefits and insurance services sector. It works with multinational clients to deliver employee benefit solutions across a large number of global markets through a network of local insurance partners.

The business operates from a central European headquarters with additional teams across Europe, North America, and Asia. Core functions include finance, underwriting, client reporting, and global marketing, all supporting a geographically dispersed workforce.

The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality financial reporting, compliance with multiple accounting frameworks, and strong coordination with outsourced service providers, auditors, and internal stakeholders. The position plays a key role in statutory reporting, balance sheet integrity, and finance process improvement initiatives.

• Reviewing general ledger journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and foreign currency adjustments, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and supporting documentation
• Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and consolidation files, ensuring completeness and accuracy of supporting schedules
• Acting as a subject matter expert for adjustments and disclosures under French GAAP, with exposure to UK and US GAAP requirements
• Reviewing financial statements prepared by outsourced accounting providers and liaising with them to agree corrections, enhancements, and compliance with applicable standards
• Supporting the preparation of annual financial statement commentary and key disclosure notes in line with relevant accounting frameworks
• Contributing to finance transformation initiatives, including system upgrades, automation, and process optimisation
• Assisting with the preparation of tax reporting packages and supporting documentation
• Overseeing indirect tax filings and coordinating with external advisors to ensure compliance with local statutory obligations
• Coordinating with external auditors (interim and year-end) across multiple jurisdictions to ensure timely and efficient audit delivery
• Monitoring adherence to accounting policies and internal control frameworks
• Providing ad‑hoc financial analysis and collaborating with finance and non‑finance stakeholders to support business objectives

• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)
• Professionally qualified accountant (eg. ACCA, CIMA, or French equivalent) with strong experience in French and UK GAAP; US GAAP exposure advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working in an international environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative working style
• Strong systems skills, including experience with ERP platforms and advanced Excel or reporting tools

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance