Accounting Practice Manager - French speaking

French Resources; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in London is seeking a French-speaking Accounting Manager to oversee client advisory, compliance, accounting, reporting, and team management. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA qualifications, strong communication skills, and experience in an accounting environment. This hybrid role offers a salary between £65k and £70k, plus bonuses and paid time off for exams.

Benefits

Paid time off for exams

Hybrid work with 2 days WFH

Qualifications

• Fluent in both French and English with strong communication skills.
• ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified.
• French Accounting qualification is essential.
• Experience in an accounting practice is required.
• Experience in managing and developing staff is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client advisory and compliance for various clients.
• Supervise accounting and reporting for clients.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Fluent French and English

Strong communication skills

Experience in an accounting practice

Ability to work with deadlines

Strong organisational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified

French Accounting qualification

Job description

European accounting firm is looking for a French speaking Accounting Manager for their London practice based in Central London. They have a strong client based and your role will involve client advisory and compliance, accounting and reporting, and of course mentoring and managing a small team. The Accounting Manager is also in charge of business development and will go to network events and will contact potential clients to develop our client’s portfolio. Our client is ACCA Approved Employer.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days WFH

ROLE of the Accounting Manager :

Client Advisory & Compliance:

• Conducting presentations and calls with potential clients to develop the UK office portfolio.
• Setting up new UK companies for clients.
• Assisting in registering companies for VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax.
• Providing legal and tax advice for client businesses.
• Following up on complex HMRC cases on behalf of clients.
• Supporting audits for clients, liaising with the auditor team.
• Ensuring all legal requirements are met in line with Companies House and HMRC.
• Responding to client queries and provide ongoing support to maintain a high level of client satisfaction.
• Monitoring client invoicing, payments, and profitability.
• Preparing / reviewing Self-Assessment Tax Returns

Accounting & Reporting:

• Supervising monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting for all clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Reviewing and finalising VAT returns, including complex submissions.
• Preparing financial statements and group consolidated financial statements.
• Supervising payroll operations monthly, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of payslips.
• Ensuring compliance with pension contributions and pension reporting requirements.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Leading the accounting team on daily operations, set goals, review work, and provide guidance for quality improvement.
• Training staff and implementing internal processes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Providing troubleshooting and guidance between IT systems and the team.
• Attending work events and build strong professional relationships with business partners.

PROFILE:

• Fluent French and English with strong communication skills
• ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified
• French Accounting qualification
• Experience in an accounting practice
• Experience in managing and developing staff,
• Interested in developing business
• Ability to work with deadlines
• Strong demonstrated organisation skills

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Between £65k and £70k / y plus bonus
• Paid time off for exams
• Hybrid work with 2 days WFH