Approach People is recruiting on behalf of its client, a fast-growing European tech platform in the automotive logistics and mobility sector, for an International Accountant based in Paris.

Already established in several European countries, our client is now bringing the accounting of its foreign subsidiaries in-house, which today is handled by external firms. This newly created role is at the heart of that project: you will help build harmonised, reliable financial processes across Europe and support the group's international growth.

The team

You will join a small, hands-on Finance team of four people (CFO, Finance Manager, a France accountant and a billing & collections specialist) and report directly to the Finance Manager.

Your responsibilities

Day-to-day accounting

Maintain the general ledger for the European entities: review and post entries, perform bank reconciliations
Monitor and record international cash movements
Process supplier invoices from the company's partner network, from booking through to payment

Closing, compliance and reporting

Take part in monthly and annual closings, reviewing accounts and justifying balances
Support the preparation of local tax filings (VAT and other local taxes) together with external accountants and tax advisers
Contribute to monthly performance reporting and analyse variances against budget

Receivables and internal support

Follow up international customer receivables in close cooperation with the collections specialist
Keep payment records up to date and chase overdue payments when needed
Answer day-to-day finance requests from internal teams

Your profile

A first successful experience in accounting, ideally in an international environment or an audit/accounting firm
Fluent English (written and spoken) and fluent French
Rigorous, well organised and comfortable with regulatory requirements
Adaptable, proactive and keen to help structure processes in a scale-up

What is offered

Permanent full-time contract (CDI)
Annual gross salary of €35,000 – €40,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working: 2 days a week in the Paris office
Meal vouchers, 50% public transport reimbursement, wellness and employee benefits platforms, employee savings scheme
A newly created role with real impact on the company's European expansion

Recruitment process

Initial call with Approach People
HR interview with our client (video)
Interview with the Finance management (video)
Practical case with the Finance team
On-site meeting with the team
Reference checks

All applications are handled in strict confidence; the client's name will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

International Accountant (French & English)