Assistant Accountant Apprentice (French speaking)

French Selection; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in recruitment is seeking an Assistant Accountant Apprentice to support daily accounting operations. The role includes using accounting software and requires fluency in French along with strong communication skills. This apprenticeship offers a full-time position with opportunities for progression, based in London.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French with strong communication skills.
• Computer literate with ability to use or learn accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail-oriented, punctual, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations including bookkeeping and payroll.
• Using Sage 50 and QuickBooks to maintain accurate financial records.
• Processing invoices, bank reconciliations, and preparing financial reports.
• Assisting with monthly payroll processing and resolving payroll queries.
• Completing ad-hoc administrative and accounting tasks.

Skills

Fluency in French

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Detail-oriented

Education

Minimum 2 A Levels (grade C)

5 GCSEs (A-C), including English and Maths

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

Assistant Accountant Apprentice (French speaking)
Location: London (office-based)
Salary: Up to 20,000 per annum (apprenticeship rate for 40 hours per week)
Ref: 754AA

To apply using our preferred format, please visit the French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, and search job reference: 754AA

The company:
A well-established provider of professional accounting and payroll services for French parent companies operating subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. They specialise in bookkeeping, payroll, HR, pension management, and financial administration.

Main duties

Support day-to-day accounting operations including bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, bank reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports.

The role

This apprenticeship position follows the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard at Level 3 or Level 4, combining practical work with AAT qualification through BPP Training Centre or online.

Key responsibilities

• Using Sage 50 and QuickBooks to maintain accurate financial records and produce reports
• Processing invoices, expenses, credit notes, and bank reconciliations
• Assisting with monthly payroll processing and resolving payroll queries
• Preparing HMRC returns such as PAYE, National Insurance, and VAT submissions
• Completing ad-hoc administrative and accounting tasks as required
• Dedicate one day per week to study and training as part of the apprenticeship
• Participate in a fixed-term 18-month contract, with potential for extension and permanent employment after successful completion

The candidate

• Fluent in French with strong communication skills
• Computer literate with ability to use or learn accounting software (Sage 50, QuickBooks)
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Detail-oriented, punctual, and eager to learn
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Minimum 2 A Levels (grade C) and 5 GCSEs (A-C), including English and Maths, or equivalent

The salary

Up to 20,000 per annum fixed-term apprenticeship, with progression opportunities and salary review after apprenticeship completion.

French Selection, leading UK-based consultancy specialising in the recruitment of bilingual and multilingual professionals for international business (industries and services). We are the leading recruitment consultancy for German, French, Italian, and Spanish speaking positions. Also recruiting for positions with other languages such as Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian languages, Mandarin, Japanese, and Arabic.