Accountant

Our client, a leading company in the Insurance industry, is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Accountant to join their Finance department in Barcelona on a permanent basis.Role & Responsibilities:Responsibility for day-to-day accounting activities for France, Luxembourg and Belgium branchesManage accounts payable processes, including processing invoices and paymentsNew vendor set up and maintenancePreparation of manual payments and bank transfersPerformance of bookkeeping activities (e.g. journals, expenses, bank etc.)Independent preparation of monthly bank and other balance sheet accounts reconciliationsAct as a liaison person locally to assist the tax team regarding VAT and income tax informationKey Skills: Strong experience in accounts payable and accounting processes, preferably in France (4/5 years at least)Native or fluent French speaker, fluent EnglishKnowledgeable of accounting and tax practices in FranceExperience with Concur and SAPGood communication skills, both written and verbalEffective time-management and organisational skills#J-18808-Ljbffr