EMEA Accountant – France entity

SUMMARY A permanent position to look after the 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, 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 basis Dealing with internal queries about payments on invoices Monitoring 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 controller Managing and posting company credit cards Managing aged creditors and highlighting any issues Dealing with ad-hoc PL account queries from staff and suppliers Setting 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 required Daily bank reconciliation when required Weekly 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 template Weekly cash flow forecast processes with wider EMEA accounting team Weekly analysis of cash collections result per collector and per entity using a standard template Month-end schedule preparation i.e. Fixed assets, Prepayment and Accruals. Completing month-end reporting processes including Management reports and supplement commentaries. Completing intercompany reconciliation with other entities in the group on a monthly basis Completing and filing EU related VAT reports on a monthly basis Ad-hoc finance queries and tasks Assisting 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 qualified At least 3 years experience working as an accountant Prior knowledge of French GAAP is advantageous Fluent in French language Proficient bookkeeping and organizational skills Quick to learn financial software package Excellent excel skills is essential Good communicator with personable approach and ability to build strong relationships with all levels of staff/customers as required Highly organized and passionate, ensuring that work is completed to a high standard Be flexible and versatile and have ‘can do' approach Be able to acquire and apply new skills quickly, work independently and take ownership for own work Self-critical regarding deadline and accuracy of work WHY SCENTAIR Be part of a global industry leader business Based in UK office and part of pan European Finance team Be part of a fast-paced, fun and focused work environment 20 days pro-rata annual holiday excluding bank holidays and up to 25 days after 5 years 39 hours a week with hybrid office model (2 WFH per week) Attractive employer pension scheme participation up to 10% employer contribution Attractive private health insurance package Hybrid working model after 3 months probationary period

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