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FRENCH SPEAKING DIRECTOR - ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE
Fantastic opportunity for a French speaking Director to join a highly successful international accountancy and audit practice in Central London
SALARY
£95,000 - £115,000 pa starting salary depending on skills and experience plus bonus, flexible and hybrid working options and excellent career progression opportunities
LANGUAGES
Fluency in French (written and spoken) is essential
LOCATION
Hybrid role, 2-3 days a week in fantastic modern offices in Central London
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Our client is a leading and highly successful global accountancy and audit practice, working with an impressive and varied client base. They pride themselves on their excellent reputation based on personal integrity and technical expertise and offer a culture which is both nurturing and inclusive with a very strong focus on client relationships.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
This fantastic opportunity as a French speaking Director will give you the opportunity to lead accounting and auditing services for both English and French speaking clients.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing and approving accounts and audit reports
- Providing technical advice to clients and staff on accounting and auditing matters and keeping abreast of the latest developments and changes
- Managing the relationship with clients and stakeholders, ensuring that they are satisfied with the services, and identifying and responding to feedback and concerns
- Developing and maintaining a network of contacts and referrals in the French speaking market and identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
- Leading, coaching and mentoring staff and providing them with feedback and support for their professional development and career progression
- Contributing to the development and implementation of accounting and auditing policies, procedures and standards, and ensure that they are adhered
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Fluency in French is essential
- Extensive experience in accounting and auditing in a senior or managerial role with exposure to the French speaking market
- ACCA, ACA, CPA qualified or equivalent.
- Familiarity with the French accounting and auditing standards and regulations
- Excellent leadership and management skills and ability to motivate and inspire staff and clients
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and able to build and maintain strong relationships with our clients and stakeholders
- Highly professional and ethical, and committed to delivering quality and excellence
- Flexible and adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
SALARY
Starting salary of £95,000 - £110,000 pa depending on experience and skills plus fantastic benefits including the following:
- Hybrid role
- Flexible working hours
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service
- Competitive pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Annual discretionary bonus (typically 2-10% of salary)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a hugely successful and fast growing firm in the accountancy sector and work in a truly diverse, inclusive and nurturing environment.
Please apply now or for more information please contact Lisa Grimes for a confidential discussion
