Finance Officer, Blue Chip Gallery, Paris

We are looking for a Finance Officer to oversee the various finance functions for a Blue Chip Gallery in Paris. The candidate will work alongside the team in London and have experience working in a gallery as well as have the knowledge of how to sell art in France.

This is a part time role, ideally about 20 hours per week across 5 days but are open to discussion for the right person.

Responsibilities Include:

• Ownership of sales invoicing for primary and secondary sales.
• Managing quarterly Sales VAT reconciliations, preparation, and submission of these reconciliations to accountants.
• Manage, guide and lead our Sales team to ensure correct pricing of deals and appropriate financial processes are being used.
• Compile and complete monthly ARR submissions.
• Working with the London office, completion of ledgers from Sales and Purchase.
• Assist with Artist accounting.
• Advise Registrar team on the movement and release of artworks in line with how they have been sold.
• Liaise with Finance Director over any queries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and standards.
• Continuously keep abreast of any changes in financial regulations and legislations.
• Review and post daily sales receipts.
• Working closely on all purchases with the UK team.
• Other ad-hoc duties as required.

Personal Specification:

• Minimum of a few years accounting and finance experience, ideally working in a gallery or other art world organisation.
• French and English speaker is a requirement.
• Analytical approach to work.
• Through attention to detail.
• The ability to develop your own skills and knowledge and you work well under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional manner.
• Detailed knowledge / understanding of VAT / Tax / TA account.
• Experience of SAGE accounting software (desirable).