Business Development & Start-Up Advisor (Chinese Speaking)

Silverstone & Company; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in London is seeking a Business Development / Start-Up Advisor fluent in Chinese and English to support new business clients, particularly from Far East Asia. The role involves liaising with clients on compliance and registration processes in the UK, providing guidance on VAT and payroll as needed. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and opportunities for growth within an expanding firm.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement

Comprehensive training on UK compliance

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Fluency in both written and spoken Chinese and English.
• Proactive and organized, willing to visit clients.
• Comfortable working independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison for new start-up clients.
• Conduct Teams/Zoom meetings during onboarding.
• Assist clients with compliance requirements.
• Support business registration and ongoing compliance.

Skills

Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese)

Communication skills

Use of Microsoft Teams and Zoom

Knowledge of accounting software (Xero, Odoo)

Education

Business graduate (Accounting, Finance or related field)

Tools

Xero

Odoo

Job description

We are seeking a Business Development / Start-Up Advisor who is fluent in Chinese and English, with basic understanding of UK business. This role focuses on supporting new business clients, particularly high-net-worth individuals from Far East Asia, guiding them through the process of setting up businesses in the UK and ensuring compliance with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and Companies House requirements.

The selected candidate will initially coordinate with the existing team during the on-boarding stage and will continue to liaise between clients and our Accounting & Taxation departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison for new start-up clients, especially Chinese-speaking businesses entrepreneurs entering the UK market.
• Arrange and conduct Teams/Zoom meetings with clients during the on-boarding process.
• Assist clients with understanding initial compliance requirements from HMRC and Companies House.
• Liaise in Implementation and provide support for Xero and Odoo accounting software for new start-up businesses.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate documentation needed for business registrations and ongoing compliance.
• Work closely with internal Accounting and Taxation staff to ensure smooth on-boarding and continued support for clients.
• Provide guidance on business registration, VAT, payroll, and general compliance matters as required.
• Attend client premises when required for on-boarding or advisory support.
• Support development of the firm's business portfolio in the Far East Asian market.

Requirements

• Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) and English – both written and spoken.
• Business graduate with a background in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Good knowledge of Xero and Odoo software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain compliance matters to start-up clients.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other virtual meeting tools.
• Organised, proactive and willing to visit clients’ premises when required.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement (London office + WFH).
• Comprehensive training on UK compliance requirements.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse international client base.
• Growth and career development within an expanding firm.
• Supportive team environment.