Accounts Assistant - French speaking

French Resources; Windsor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the travel sector is seeking a French-speaking Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team near Windsor. This exciting role involves general bookkeeping, managing intercompany accounts, and liaising with external accountants in France. The company operates seasonally, focusing on maintenance and strategic planning during off-peak months. With a friendly office environment and a collaborative team, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow their accounting career. If you are fluent in French and English and have a passion for finance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in accounting as a junior Accountant or Accounts Assistant.
• Fluent in French and English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• General bookkeeping for the fleet during the season.
• Liaising between the UK Head Office and external accountants in France.

Skills

Fluent French

Fluent English

Communication skills

Bookkeeping

Workload management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Cegid/Sage software

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

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Niche travel company based near Windsor is looking for a French speaking Accounts Assistant to work in their Head Office. Their tourism operations are seasonal, running from April through October. During the remaining months, they focus on maintenance and improvement efforts, stock management, and strategic planning. You will join a team of 4 in the UK accounting team which coordinates financial functions between the Group Head Office, the French Admin based in France, and the various barges in France, Ireland, and Scotland. The Accounts Assistant will report to the Accounting Manager based in the UK.

The role is office-based 5 days a week.

Role of the French speaking Accounts Assistant:

• General bookkeeping for the fleet during the season
• Assisting with Head Office accounts
• Monthly tracking of current expenses versus budget
• Liaising between the UK Head Office and the external accountants in France
• Managing intercompany accounts and bank positions between UK and France
• Reconciling French and UK management accounts
• Assisting in the preparation of draft group statutory accounts from French and UK management accounts

Profile:

• Fluent French and English with good communication skills
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting firm or company as a junior Accountant, Accounts Assistant, or Accounts Coordinator
• Competence in Cegid/Sage software as well as the Microsoft Office suite
• Good workload management with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Flexibility, autonomy, versatility, and a dynamic approach
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills
• Preference for education to degree level

Salary:

• Between £26,000 and £29,000 per year + Bonus

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Travel Arrangements and Hospitality

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