Job Description

Team
Kennedys Paris is seeking an Accountant to assist them with all aspects of accountancy, to collaborate with their external accountant, assist with VAT returns and other tax requirements, to assist with bank reconciliations and to oversee cash collections.
The global Finance team is made up of Group Financial Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Client Reporting and Insights, Finance Systems and Finance Operations (billing, credit control, cashiers, finance database).
This role would liaise with Finance in Chelmsford and London regularly to support the firm globally in producing timely and accurate financial and management information, reporting solutions and operational support to maintain the high standard of service offered to the firm's internal and external clients.
Key responsibilities

• Manage the daily activities of financial accounting and month end activities which includes the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, disbursement payments, credit card and merchant facilities, employee claims and credit control.
• Ensure the cash flow process is effectively managed by forecasting cash flow, identifying pinch points, being aware of large outstanding bills and client payment timeframes to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet cash requirements.
• Manage the banking facilities including, bank liaison, facility management, international currency transactions, daily banking transactions, reconciliation, leasing and finance facilities and administration of electronic banking site.
• Ensure compliance with financial global policies and maintain good internal control systems and operational processes for audit review and ISO 9001 accreditation.

Kennedys Law