French speaking Assistant Accountant

A successful and continuously expanding retail group is on the lookout for a French speaking Assistant Accountant to join their Finance team. In this role you will provide accounting support within the Finance team and support the Management Accountant and Senior Manager in their day-to-day activities. You will be required to work from the client's Blackburn office on a daily basis, where Covid-19 safety guidelines are in place.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing accounting support within the Finance team to ensure key financial activities are completed in a timely manner
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting with any statutory audit requirements
• Presenting large volumes of complex data in a clear and concise manner

About you:

The ideal applicant will be self-motivated, have excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills. In order to succeed in this role, it is vital for you to be fluent in French and have experience in a similar accounting role. This is a great opportunity for a French speaking Assistant Accountant who wants to pursue a new challenge and wants to progress in an international firm while working in a welcoming team environment.

Profile:

• Required to be fluent in French and English, both written and spoken
• Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant, Accountant or Accounts Assistant
• Part-qualified or qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Accountant and/or a degree in Accounting/Finance
• Previous skills in accounting, monthly balance sheet reconciliation and reporting are essential
• Excellent analytical skills and an eye for detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Able to commute to Blackburn on a daily basis

To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Marie-Anne.
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