Financial Accountant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

This role sits within the Financial Reporting and Accounting team, which forms part of the Group Internal Finance function at Trustly. The wider team includes Financial Reporting and Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Finance Operations, and Finance Systems.

We are a dynamic, international team operating across multiple jurisdictions, with collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing at the heart of how we work.

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team on a contract basis. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our international operations, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, maintaining robust accounting processes, and supporting compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

The role sits within the European component of the team and has day-to-day responsibility for entities in France. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Tax, Compliance, Legal, and Treasury, acting as a key link between accounting and other business functions to ensure accurate financial information and regulatory compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in an international environment and collaborating with stakeholders across different countries and disciplines.

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  Own the month-end and year-end close processes for assigned entities, including journals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation

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  Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, intercompany accounting, Accounts Payable support, and bank reconciliations

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  Prepare financial reports and support local board reporting requirements

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  Act as the primary contact for external and regulatory audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses

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  Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP requirements, and internal financial controls

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  Partner closely with Tax, Compliance, and Legal teams, providing accurate financial information and supporting regulatory obligations

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  Contribute to finance and business projects, providing accounting expertise and supporting process improvements

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  Support the wider Finance team with reporting, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) or working towards a professional qualification

• Proven experience in a financial accounting role with responsibility for month-end and year-end close

• Fluent in both English and French (written and spoken) – this is an essential requirement

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and local GAAP principles

• Experience managing external audits and working within a regulated or international environment is advantageous

• Proficient in accounting systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities

• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across international teams