French Apprentice Accountant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a French-speaking Apprentice Accountant for a permanent position. This role offers a unique blend of responsibilities, including monthly bookkeeping, payroll processing, and acting as a key contact for clients. With a focus on building sustainable relationships and performing Company Secretary duties, this position is perfect for graduates with an Accounting degree or AAT Level 4 qualification. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with four working days and one study day each week in a dynamic accounting environment that encourages professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an Accounting degree or AAT Level 4 Qualified.
• Excellent double-entry bookkeeping and payroll skills.

Responsibilities

• Monthly bookkeeping and payroll management.
• Acting as a major point of contact for clients.
• Preparing HMRC-related returns and payroll queries.

Skills

Fluent in French

Double-entry bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Organisational skills

Education

Accounting degree

AAT Level 4 Qualified

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks Online

Job description

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Halliday Marx has partnered with an excellent accounting practice to recruit a French-speaking Apprentice Accountant on a permanent basis.

4 days working and 1 study day per week.

Duties

• Monthly bookkeeping & payroll
• Acting as a major point of contact for clients alongside the Business Line Manager
• Responding quickly to, and anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed
• Company incorporation and setup (including UK bank account opening, employment contracts, employee benefits)
• Building sustainable external and internal client relationships
• Performing Company Secretary duties for clients
• Using Sage 50, QuickBooks Online, or other cloud-based solutions to maintain books and produce reports
• Preparing trial balance, profit & loss, balance sheet, and other reports
• Processing monthly payrolls, including general payroll queries and related issues
• Preparing HMRC-related returns, including monthly PAYE/NI submissions and quarterly VAT returns
• Admin and any other ad-hoc duties as required

Requirements

• Fluent in French
• Graduate with an Accounting degree or AAT Level 4 Qualified
• Excellent double-entry bookkeeping, payroll, and organisational skills