International company based in Hemel Hempstead that engineers, manufactures and sells printers, printing materials, printed parts and application engineering services is looking for a Senior Accountant (French Speaking) for a one month temporary sickness cover to start ASAP. This may be extended beyond one month.

ROLE of the Senior Accountant:

Accounting (90%):

• Work with AP, AR, and business to prepare and analyse monthly accounts for the French/Swiss company.
• Prepare and process journal entries with appropriate support and accounting acumen.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations with auditable support.
• Maintenance fixed assets registers, as well construction in process accounts.
• Provide support and supplementary information to the US financial reporting and tax teams at quarter and year-ends for SSC filing.
• Ensure financial control compliance in the region.
• Engage with and support the local (French) consultants to prepare and submit audited financial accounts, tax returns, and all other statutory information accurately and timeously.
• Facilitate global and local internal, external and tax audits and support the auditors in completing the engagements.
• Ad hoc business and finance requests.

French (10%):

• Monitor the PEC (French government electronic mailbox for official documentation) and respond to important messages appropriately.
• Translate and summarise official documents and agreements that might require signature by English speaking authorised signatories.

PROFILE:

• French degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Studying towards a professional accounting designation (e.g. AAT, CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA etc.) or similar.
• Previous experience as a French speaking accountant or Senior Accountant
• General ledger accounting experience (minimum 1-2 years at a similar level).
• Advanced to fluent English & French speaking, reading, and writing.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (v lookup and pivot tables).
• Comprehensive experience with the MS 365 (MS Office) suite, and efficient and self-sufficient intermediate IT user.
• Experience with the Oracle ERP system would be a plus
• Local French GAAP and tax experience and experience with local French government agencies
• Internal or external audit experience.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Basic of £48k-£50k pro-rata
• Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.