Assistant Accounts Payable - Mandarin Speaking

Bank of China; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Assistant Accounts Payable fluent in Mandarin and English to manage supplier invoices and expense claims in London. This full-time permanent position requires a finance-related degree and offers an opportunity to contribute to efficient financial operations within the Bank's Financial Management department.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in Finance, Economics, Business or Accounting.
• Good understanding of double entry on expense accounting.
• Experience in Accounts Payables is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Check and process supplier invoices and staff expense claims.
• Assist with managing fixed assets budget.
• Maintain the Fixed Assets module in relevant system.

Skills

Communication skills in English and Mandarin

Organisational skills

Understanding of double entry accounting

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or Accounting

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Word

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Assistant Accounts Payable - Mandarin Speaking, London

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Client:

Bank of China

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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10

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Financial Management department is in charge of planning, organising, directing and controlling the financial activities of the Bank. The department performs a variety of financial functions, including accounting and financial reporting, fixed asset and expenses management, budget and management reporting, taxation (indirect and direct), regulatory reporting, treasury (asset and liability management) and capital management. As an Assistant - Accounts Payable, you will be responsible for checking, processing and submitting supplier invoices received from different departments to senior team members. You will collaborate with different teams within the department to contribute to the smooth running of daily operations. This is full time permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Check and process supplier invoices and staff expense claims
• Ensure an accurate record keeping and updating of relevant system
• Assist internal departments with urgent payment arrangement or payment status enquiry
• Assist to manage and control the overall Fixed Assets budget and implementation
• Assist the policies and procedures about Fixed Assets and provide support with monthly and yearly related work
• Liaise with Head Office when required
• Maintain the Fixed Assets module in relevant system, including the identification of capital assets, accurate use of codes, determination of useful life of assets, reconciliation to the general ledger and financial reporting
• Cover other team members in their absence

Requirements

• Degree educated in Finance, Economics, Business or Accounting
• Experience in Accounts Payables is a plus
• Good understanding of double entry on expense accounting, accrual and prepayment
• Knowledge of domestic and international payments
• Excellent English and Mandarin communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office particularly in the use of MS Excel and Word
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment