Accounts & Operations Assistant - English/French speaking

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Confidential, based in London, seeks a Bilingual Accounts & Operations Assistant (English/French) for a part-time role, 4 days a week in a Kensington & Chelsea setting. You will support day-to-day accounts, finance administration, and office operations, with on-the-ground coordination of property matters and supplier relations.

Native-level French and excellent written and spoken English are essential. 2–3 years in accounts, familiarity with Xero or Sage, and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in accounts or finance administration.
• Proficient in bookkeeping, accounts payable, reconciliations and Excel.
• Native-level French and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Finance Manager to process and code invoices and prepare payment packs.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank, card, expense and supplier accounts, investigating discrepancies.
• Assist with cash flow, budgets, month-end reporting, payroll, VAT and audit requirements.
• Coordinate facilities, suppliers and property-related matters, and support general office administration.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Excel

Financial administration

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

A great opportunity has arisen for a Bilingual Accounts & Operations Assistant (English/French speaking) to join a prestigious Family Office based in Kensington & Chelsea, one of London's most sought-after locations.

This varied role is primarily focused on day-to-day accounts and finance administration, with additional responsibility for supporting the smooth running of the London office and associated properties.

This is a part time role, 4 dull days a week. Native-level French and excellent written and spoken English are essential for this role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the Finance Manager.
• Process and code invoices, preparing payment packs in line with approval procedures.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank, card, expense and supplier accounts, investigating discrepancies.
• Assist with cash flow, budgets, month-end reporting, payroll, VAT, tax and audit requirements. On-the-job training will be provided where needed.
• Using approved AI tools and technology to improve administrative efficiency.
• Coordinating facilities, contractors, suppliers, deliveries and property-related matters.
• Providing general office administration and supporting authorised family and property arrangements.
• Managing routine correspondence and communications in French and English.

Key Requirements:

• Approximately 2-3 years' experience in accounts, finance administration or a similar role, with a good understanding of bookkeeping, accounts payable, reconciliations and Excel.
• Experience with Xero, Sage or similar accounting software would be advantageous.
• Bilingual French/English.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and discreet.

Benefits include:

• 25 days' annual leave, plus public holidays.
• A varied role with opportunities for professional development.

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