Accounting Job - Mandarin speaking Accounting Supervisor - Reading - wm

First People Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mandarin speaking Accounting Supervisor in Reading. This role involves overseeing accounting tasks, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, team leadership experience, and is fluent in Mandarin. Competitive salary up to £70k offered, with an office-based working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, including team leadership.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and oversee accounting tasks of the team.
• Supervise daily operations of the accounting team.
• Review and approve accounting transactions.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Team management experience

Strong MS Excel skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

ACCA/CPA certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Your New Job Title: Mandarin speaking Accounting Supervisor - Reading

The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin, ACCA/CPA Qualified, transaction, TAX, Team management

Your New Salary: up to £70k

Office based

Perm

Start: ASAP

To be successful in this role our client has said it is essential that candidates:

• are fluent in Mandarin
• have ACCA/CPA qualification
• have team management experience

What You'll be Doing:

• Plan, organise, and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and yearly tasks of the team
• Supervise and support daily operations of the accounting team (e.g., AP, AR, GL)
• Review and approve day-to-day accounting transactions and activities
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closings
• Maintain and enforce strong internal controls in line with accounting standard, tax regulations and company policies
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports, statements, and audit schedules
• Train, mentor, and evaluate accounting team performance
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement best practices for improved workflow
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for improved working processes
• Monitor the department’s performance against KPIs and objectives
• Prepare budgets and revenue forecasts
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with company goals

The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Progressive experience in accounting, including team leadership. Working experiences in accounting firms preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, auditing practices and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAP preferred)
• Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, formulas, data analysis)
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• ACCA/CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.