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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.
