Senior EU Accountant

Senior EU Accountant

Hybrid

Paris, France

Copenhagen, Denmark

Full time

JR1005

Here’s a summary of the role:

We are looking for a highly autonomous Senior Financial Accountant to act as the right hand to the European Financial Controller, supporting financial operations across a multi-country European region (France, Nordics, Benelux, Italy, Spain).

This is an execution-focused role, with responsibility for delivering high-quality financial reporting, managing closing cycles, and ensuring compliance across multiple entities. You will operate with a high degree of ownership, producing outputs that are ready for review with minimal rework, enabling the Controller to focus on strategic priorities.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple entities

• Prepare accurate, structured financial reports for Group Finance

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and tax regulations, proactively flagging issues
   

Operations & Controls

• Manage day-to-day interaction with the Shared Service Centre (AP, AR, intercompany, reconciliations)

• Ensure quality, timeliness, and alignment with reporting deadlines

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to corporate policies

• Ensure data integrity across systems and entities

Planning & Analysis

• Support and execute the forecasting process, consolidating inputs across the region

• Deliver revenue, margin, and variance analysis, providing a solid foundation for business performance reviews

• Track KPIs and prepare reporting packs for senior stakeholders

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary operational contact for Sales and Operations teams

• Support the Controller with briefing materials and act as deputy when required

• Coordinate audit fieldwork and act as the main operational contact for external auditors

• Manage relationships with local tax advisors, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions
   

These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred

• 5–8 years’ experience in financial accounting, audit, or controlling

• Experience working across multiple European entities in a multinational environment

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and European GAAP frameworks

• Proven ability to manage end-to-end financial processes independently

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with systems such as SAP or NetSuite

• Fluent in English (Italian or Spanish a plus)