SUMMARY

A permanent position to look after France entity including payroll duties and EMEA cash collections/cash flow analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge and learn new skills as well as improve existing skills. As an Accountant Manager, you will be a key member of the team and will be responsible for some high-level tasks, including monthly reporting, VAT returns preparation and submission, inter-company costs recording and account reconciliations.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Sales Ledger Duties

Raising all monthly customer invoices for ad-hoc order basisDealing with internal queries about payments on invoicesMonitoring aged debtors alongside credit controller in accordance to payment terms

 

Purchase Ledger Duties

Preparing payments to suppliers and staff ready to be paid by the controllerManaging and posting company credit cardsManaging aged creditors and highlighting any issuesDealing with ad-hoc PL account queries from staff and suppliersSetting up new suppliers on the system Posting invoices to the correct job codes / overheads Processing staff expenses according to internal business rules/budgets

 

Bank Ledger Duties

Daily bank postings of customer receipts and supplier payments when requiredDaily bank reconciliation when requiredWeekly preparation of cash flow forecast Preparing Netherlands related and European VAT Returns/Intrastat returns

 

Stock Management

Reconciliation of stock movement where required (training will be provided)Stock valuation management where required (training will be provided)

 

Month-end Preparation and Financial Analysis

Daily cash forecast reporting to corporate team using a standard templateWeekly cash flow forecast processes with wider EMEA accounting teamWeekly analysis of cash collections result per collector and per entity using a standard templateMonth-end schedule preparation ie. Fixed assets, Prepayment and Accruals.Completing monthend reporting processes including Management reports and supplement commentaries.Completing intercompany reconciliation with other entities in the group on a monthly basisCompleting and filing EU related VAT reports on a monthly basisAd-hoc finance queries and tasksAssisting with external statutory audits and other year end tasks.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There will be supervisory responsibilities in this position of junior AR/AP staff.

                       

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE                                                 

Fully qualified or newly qualifiedAt least 3 years experience working as an Accountant ManagerPrior knowledge of French GAAP is advantageousFluent in English and FrenchProficient bookkeeping and organizational skillsQuick to learn financial software packageExcellent excel skills is essentialGood communicator with personable approach and ability to build strong relationship with all levels of staff/customers as requiredHighly organized and passionate, ensuring that work is completed to a high standardBe flexible and versatile and have ‘can do' approach Be able to acquire and apply new skills quickly, work independently and take ownership for own workSelf critical regarding deadline and accuracy of work

 

 WHY SCENTAIR

Be part of a global industry leader businessBased in Toulouse office and part of pan European Finance team Be part of a fast paced, fun and focused work environment26 days pro-rata annual holiday excluding bank holidays and up to 30 days after 6 years39 hours a week with hybrid office model (2 WFH per week)Attractive private health insurance packageHybrid working model after probational period