Full job descriptionFinancial 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).