French Financial Accountant - Reading - £45,000-£55,000

Wade MacDonald is currently recruiting for a French Financial Accountant to be based in Reading. Our client is US listed global technology company, The role will be based at the EMEA HQ in Reading. It is a fast paced, fun place to work.

The Role: Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will be responsible for a diverse range of duties including monthly reporting, statutory accounting, tax and treasury across the various entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of the statutory accounts for all my client's French legal entities

• Preparation of the corporation tax packs ·

• Key role in the preparation of month end accounts including the preparation quarterly corporation tax provisions.

• Review of the full monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations for each trading entity.

• Preparation and submission of various deliverables to support both internal and external financial reporting needs

• Main point of contact for statutory audit for French legal entities

• Ensuring that all accounting procedures are completed accurately and within agreed time-frame

• Preparation of cash flow forecasts and the management of cash on a daily basis, including reporting of actuals.

• Any other ad hoc duties

Key Skills/Competencies:

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent hands on French accounting experience

• French accounting experience is essential

• Strong knowledge of UK and US GAAP highly beneficial

• Ability to keep to tight deadlines is critical

• Good team player and able to work collaboratively

• High attention to detail

• Good computer skills, including Excel

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

French Financial Accountant - Reading - £45,000-£55,000

Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.