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89,000+ live jobsGeneral Accounting Specialist - France
On-site in Zaragoza·Added 6 days ago (last checked 27 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Zaragoza
- Contract
- Permanent
- English
- Required
- Other languages
- French
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- University degree






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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Stable project within a growing international company.
- High level of autonomy and responsibility.
- Exposure to multinational financial environments.
- Collaboration with international teams and professional development.
- Competitive compensation package in line with the experience provided.
The role
We are looking for a General Accounting Specialist to take on the comprehensive management of general accounting and financial operations for the French subsidiary of an international industrial company. The position offers high autonomy and responsibility within a multinational environment, reporting to the Finance Manager and collaborating with international teams, therefore a fluent command of both English and French is required.
- A role with real business impact and high autonomy.
- You will be part of an international environment with a great working atmosphere.
What you'll do
- Management of general accounting and recording of financial operations.
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and analysis of variances.
- Accounting management of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Monitoring and reconciliation of intercompany operations.
- Coordination of tax obligations (VAT and other taxes) together with external advisors.
- Control and accounting of fixed assets and depreciation.
- Preparation of documentation for internal and external audits.
- Preparation of financial reporting for the Group.
- Continuous coordination with international finance teams and the French subsidiary.
Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?
We are looking for professionals who provide:
- Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or similar.
- Between 4 and 5 years of experience in general accounting.
- Experience in accounting month-end closes, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and taxation.
- Previous experience in multinational or industrial environments is valued.
- High level of French and English, both oral and written (essential)
- Good proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP.
- An autonomous, analytical, organized profile oriented towards detail.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in an international environment.
Hiring process
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About Michael Page España
Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.
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About the company & team
Our client is an international industrial company with a presence in different European markets. You will be part of the finance department, participating in the accounting and tax management of the French entity and collaborating with local and international stakeholders.




