Full job descriptionFRENCH SELECTION (FS)
Finance and Accounts Manager
Location: London
Salary: around £50,000 per annum
Ref: 5536M
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The Company:
An established Central London-based business operating in the art and auction sector


Main Duties:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role in the financial operations of a specialist auction business. You’ll oversee high-value transactions, client accounts, tax and compliance, while ensuring every financial detail is handled accurately and efficiently.


The Role:
- Handle invoices and payments for art auctions
- Calculate payments to sellers and make sure they are correct
- Carry out AML and KYC checks for buyers and sellers
- Manage VAT, tax and Artist’s Resale Rights
- Deal with day-to-day bookkeeping, invoices and expenses
- Keep financial records accurate and work to tight deadlines


The Candidate:
- Strong experience in finance or accounting
- ACCA qualified
- Anti-Money Laundering experience is essential
- Strong knowledge of Excel and accounting software
- Experience with VAT, tax and financial transactions
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, especially under tight deadlines
- Professional, discreet and confident when dealing with high-value clients


The salary: Around £50,000 per annum
French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic.