Assistant Accountant

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company in London is seeking a bilingual French/English Accounts Assistant. The role involves managing the accounts process, processing invoices using Xero, and liaising with clients. AAT qualification and strong accounting skills are required. Join a close-knit team and contribute to the firm's growth while enhancing your career.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
• AAT qualification and solid accounting skills.
• Proven experience managing both sides of the ledger.
• Proficient in using Xero for financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts process from start to finish.
• Process invoices and reconcile accounts using Xero.
• Liaise with French-speaking clients and suppliers.

Skills

Fluent in French and English

Accounting skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Are you a bilingual French/English Accounts Assistant ready to bring your skills to a growing, dynamic financial services company in the heart of London? This is your chance to join a tight-knit team where your ideas are heard, your contributions matter, and your career can really take off.

Cobalt are working with a boutique firm with a strong international client base, and we're looking for someone who can hit the ground running with both sides of the ledger and keep our finance function running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Own the accounts process from start to finish, managing both purchase and sales ledgers.
• Use Xero daily to process invoices, reconcile accounts, and produce accurate financial reports.
• Liaise with French-speaking clients and suppliers, handling queries with professionalism and precision.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes, ensuring all financial data is accurate and compliant.
• Collaborate closely with our small, friendly team to improve systems and processes.

What They're Looking For

• AAT qualified with solid all-round accounting skills.
• Bilingual - fluent in both French and English, written and spoken.
• Proven experience managing both sides of the ledger.
• Proficient in Xero (bonus points if you've helped optimise it for a business).
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive - you enjoy taking ownership and seeing things through.

If you're ready to put your finance skills and French fluency to work in a role where you can make a real difference, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join them on their growth journey.