Retail Accountant with French

Luxe Talent, International Recruitment and Training Consultancy specialised in Fashion, Luxury, Retail and FMCG is looking for a talented Retail Accountant with French to join a Retail company based in Madrid.

In our recruitment and training consultancy we work with different firms in the Luxury, Premium and High Premium sectors around Europe and have offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Paris, Milan and Munich.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform bookkeeping tasks for multiple Owned Retail stores across Europe.


• Verify and enter sales, cost of goods sold, payments, and stock movements


• Validate invoice accuracy, reconcile with goods received, and manage payments through Accounts Payable.


• Post monthly Profit & Loss journals promptly, ensuring accurate P&L positions


• Maintain accurate accruals, prepayments, and Fixed Asset registers.


• Reconcile bank accounts and supplier balances regularly.


• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations


• Manage VAT records


• Support annual budgeting and monthly reforecasting


• Implement systems to monitor and maintain high financial control standards


• Support Standard Operating Procedure


• Utilize tools and systems effectively


• Monitor business KPIs and assist store teams in driving improvements.


• Coordinate monthly P&L review meetings with Store Managers.


• Conduct insightful monthly or quarterly meetings with ad hoc analysis as required.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.


• Proficiency in written and verbal French and Spanish; additional languages like English, Italian, or Portuguese are beneficial.


• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.


• Knowledge of ERP systems is advantageous.


• Ability to multitask and work with a sense of urgency.


• Strong desire to contribute to a dynamic Finance organization.


• Retail experience preferred.


• Capability to establish and maintain relationships with dealers and internal customers.


• Positive attitude, self-motivation, and teamwork skills are essential for achieving goals while maintaining a fun work environment.

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