(BL50) Assistant Accountant (French speaker)

Orka Financial Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services company based in High Wycombe is seeking an Assistant Accountant. The role focuses on accounts payable and financial responsibilities for the French entity. Ideal candidates will have good business level French and a keen eye for detail, with a salary range of £26,000 - £32,000 depending on experience, plus further benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable processes.
• Ability to manage month end journal entries and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the AP process for the French entity.
• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Verify and approve banking entries.
• Support month end accrual & prepayment calculations.

Skills

French language proficiency

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

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