Accountant London

EffiTALENTS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A French accountancy firm in London is seeking a Practice Manager to oversee a team of accountants and enhance business operations. The ideal candidate will be fluent in French or Portuguese and English, with experience in accounting practice. The role includes managing tax and statutory filings, bank reconciliations, and preparing accounts. Knowledge of Sage is a plus. Competitive salary and dynamic work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting practice/firm.
• Fluent French or Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of accountants.
• Develop the accounting business in the UK.
• Advise clients on tax and statutory filing.

Skills

Knowledge of French or Portuguese / English accounting standards

Fluent French

Fluent English

Performing bank reconciliations

Preparation up to Trial Balance

Knowledge of Sage accounting package

Preparation of VAT returns

Double entry book keeping

Tools

Sage accounting package

Job description

It is a French accountancy firm with multiple offices developing its activity in the UK and is looking for a French or Portuguese speaking Practice Manager. The Accounting Practice Manager will manage a small team of accountants and will develop the business in the UK. As a qualified Accountant, you will be in charge of the clients tax and statutory filing, you will also advise existing clients and potential clients about the local accounting practice. You will report to the Partner in France.

In our office located in London, you are working on French or on English bookkeeping and accounts preparation:

• Knowledge and hands‑on‑experience of French or Portuguese / English accounting standards
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Preparation up to Trial Balance
• Preparing Final Accounts for review, with all lead schedules
• Knowledge and experience in double entry book keeping, for preparation of management accounts
• Knowledge and experience of Sage accounting package is an advantage
• Preparation of VAT returns, CIS returns
• RTI and PAYE/NIC declarations

Profile

• Experience in an accounting practice/firm
• Fluent French or Portuguese and English