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Executive Accountant France - General Ledger (m/f/d)

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SIXT

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • United Kingdom
    Remote
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You have a finance/accounting degree or relevant apprenticeship, solid accounting experience, Excel and SAP skills, strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities, and fluent English; French is a plus.
  • You will oversee accounting tasks, support financial statement preparation, review trial balances, liaise with tax and auditors, optimize processes, and participate in finance projects.

Requirements

  • Education You have successfully graduated from university with a focus on finance & accounting or completed a commercial apprenticeship with an additional qualification as an accountant
  • Experience You have sound accounting knowledge and already been able to prove this in practice or you are working in audit / consulting and would like to move to the client side
  • Tools You have good knowledge in working with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ideally experience in working with SAP or comparable ERP systems
  • Soft skills You are solution-oriented and determined, enjoy working in a team and actively designing and optimizing processes
  • Languages You have a very good command of written and spoken English and ideally French

Responsibilities

  • Within the French accounting team, you will take over process ownership for various accounting tasks and assume a functional supervisory role over the French team (2 people)
  • You support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements according to IFRS and PCG standards
  • You perform monthly reviews of the trial balance and provide analysis and commentary to local stakeholders in the country
  • You are a central accounting contact for our internal tax department and for our auditors
  • You support the continuous development and optimization of accounting processes in cooperation with various departments
  • You actively participate in various projects within the finance department, e.g. supporting the introduction of the e-invoicing & e-reporting reform and the implementation of a new ERP system

FAQs

What role will I have in the French accounting team?

You will take over process ownership for various accounting tasks and assume a functional supervisory role over the French team, which consists of 2 people.

What financial statements will I help prepare?

You will assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to IFRS and PCG standards.

Will I have any interaction with auditors?

Yes, you will act as a central accounting contact for our internal tax department and our auditors.

Is there an opportunity for process improvement in this role?

Yes, you will support the continuous development and optimization of accounting processes in cooperation with various departments.

What kind of projects will I participate in?

You will actively participate in various projects within the finance department, including supporting the introduction of e-invoicing & e-reporting reform and the implementation of a new ERP system.

What qualifications do I need for this position?

You should have successfully graduated from university with a focus on finance & accounting or completed a commercial apprenticeship with an additional qualification as an accountant.

What type of experience is necessary for this job?

You should have sound accounting knowledge, which can be proven in practice, or you may be currently working in audit/consulting and looking to transition to the client side.

Are there specific software skills required for this role?

Yes, you should have good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ideally experience working with SAP or comparable ERP systems.

What are the language requirements for this position?

You should have a very good command of written and spoken English and ideally French.

How many vacation days does the company offer?

You will enjoy 30 days of vacation.

What remote work options are available?

You can work up to 50% remotely, including up to 30 days per year in European countries (EU, CH & UK).

Are there any additional employee benefits?

Yes, employees benefit from discounts on SIXT rent, share, ride, and SIXT+ services, as well as special deals with partners on travel, tech, clothing, and more.

Does the company provide support for retirement planning?

Yes, the company offers support for your retirement planning and capital-forming benefits.

Is there a gym or fitness facilities available at the workplace?

Yes, there is a modern SIXT Gym and various recreational activities available for employees.

Will I have opportunities to engage in community service?

Yes, you can take a day each year to volunteer with the "Drying Little Tears" children's aid foundation, an initiative associated with Regine Sixt.

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SIXT

SIXT is a leading international provider of high-quality mobility services.

Travel & Leisure
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1912
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are one of the world’s leading mobility service providers with sales of close to EUR 3,07 billion and around 7,500 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE unites our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi and chauffeur services), SIXT+ (car subscription) and gives our customers access to a fleet of 270,000 vehicles, the services of 2,500 partners and 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we operate in more than 110 countries with around 2,089 rental stations. At SIXT, a first-class customer experience and outstanding customer service come first. We rely on real entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our company strategy with foresight. You want to revolutionize the world of mobility and take off with us? Apply now!