Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment are working with a fast-growing, highly acquisitive Media business to recruit a French Speaking Accountant into their finance team. This role is heavily focused on statutory accounting and financial reporting, making it ideal for someone with strong technical accounting skills and the ability to work confidently in both English and French.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for supporting the preparation of statutory financial statements, ensuring accurate reporting in line with relevant accounting standards and deadlines. The role will suit a detail-oriented accountant who enjoys working on close, reporting, audit, and compliance activities within a structured finance environment.
You will also liaise with internal stakeholders, auditors, and overseas finance teams, so strong French communication skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review statutory accounts and financial statements.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and/or local GAAP requirements.
- Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor queries.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support technical accounting adjustments.
- Work closely with internal finance teams to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency.
- Support tax disclosures, filings, and statutory reporting deadlines where required.
- Contribute to process improvements and standardisation across the finance function.
Candidate Requirements
- Fluent in French and English, written and spoken.
- Experience in statutory accounting, financial reporting, or external audit.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP.
- Part-qualified or qualified accountant, or equivalent relevant experience.