Assistant Accountant (French speaker)

ORKA FINANCIAL; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in High Wycombe is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage accounts payable, banking, and receivables, with a focus on French finances. The ideal candidate should be fluent in French, possess excellent attention to detail, and be able to multi-task effectively. This permanent position offers a salary of £26,000 - £32,000 per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Fluent in business-level French, necessary for working with French finances.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process for the French entity.
• Process supplier invoices and intercompany transactions.
• Support month-end journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

French language proficiency

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Buckinghamshire

Type: Permanent

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 Per Annum (Plus benefits)

Orka Financial are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a well establish manufacturing business based in High Wycombe. The role's focus is on accounts payable, banking, receivables and expense controls with responsibility for month end journal entries and reconciliations. The position will suit someone who will need good business level French language as the role predominantly focuses on French finances.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the AP process for the French entity.
• Processing supplier invoices, intercompany transactions, payments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Verify and approve banking entries.
• Month end journal creation, posting and reconciliation of accruals, prepayments and other regular transactional entries.
• Manage the employee expense approvals and payments.
• Support the AR process, weekly debtor updates, monthly reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Liaise with Sales and Service team to agree action plans to clear aged debt
• Support the month end accrual & prepayment calculations and postings
• Support internal and external audits.

Key Skills

• A French speaker/good business level French.
• Able to prioritise and multi-task.
• Remains calm and patient under deadline pressure.
• Flexible, resilient and demonstration of a positive, 'can do' attitude.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills; verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to work at various levels of the organisation.

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 DOE + further benefits