French speaking bookkeeper in Milton Keynes - Michael Page Finance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a French speaking bookkeeper to join a dynamic finance team on a 9-month contract, supporting accurate financial operations across French-speaking regions.

Client Details

This role is ideal for someone who is organised, detail-driven, and confident working across multi-currency ledgers. You'll play a key part in maintaining financial accuracy, banking, journals, and ensuring smooth communication with French-speaking stakeholders.

Description

French speaking bookkeeper:

• Managing daily bookkeeping tasks across French-speaking entities
• Processing invoices, expenses, and payments accurately and on time
• Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining clean, up-to-date ledgers
• Supporting month-end activities, including accruals, journals, and reconciliations
• Liaising with French-speaking clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Assisting with VAT returns and compliance requirements
• Helping with audit preparation and providing accurate documentation
• Resolving queries promptly to ensure smooth financial operations

Profile

French speaking bookkeeper:

• Proven experience in a Bookkeeper or Assistant Accountant role
• Fluent French (written and spoken) - essential
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confidence handling reconciliations, ledgers, and transactional finance tasks
• Good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate professionally with stakeholders in French and English
• A proactive, reliable, and self-motivated approach

Job Offer

• 9-month contract offering stability and variety
• Milton Keynes office
• Opportunity to use and develop French language skills in a finance setting
• Hybrid or remote-friendly working pattern (depending on company setup)
• Supportive team and collaborative working culture
• Competitive compensation
• Manufacturing and production sector experience