French Speaking Accountant

About the role

We are partnering with a fast‑growing media business to hire a French‑speaking Accountant for its finance team. The role focuses on statutory accounting and financial reporting, requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to communicate fluently in both English and French.

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.
• Liaise with internal finance teams, auditors and overseas finance colleagues.
• Support tax disclosures, filings and statutory reporting deadlines where required.
• Contribute to process improvements and standardisation across the finance function.

Required profile

• Fluent in written and spoken French and English.
• Experience in statutory accounting, financial reporting or external audit.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or local GAAP.
• Part‑qualified or fully qualified accountant, or equivalent relevant experience.

Required skills

• Statutory accounting
• Financial reporting
• IFRS
• Local GAAP
• Audit preparation
• Balance‑sheet reconciliation
• Technical accounting adjustments