French Apprentice Accountant

Halliday Marx; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting practice is seeking a French speaking Apprentice Accountant to join their team in London. This permanent role offers 4 working days and 1 study day weekly, perfect for recent graduates looking to start their career. You will handle monthly bookkeeping, payroll, and client communications, gaining valuable experience in an established firm.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an Accounting degree or AAT level 4 qualified.
• Excellent double entry bookkeeping and payroll skills.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monthly bookkeeping and payroll tasks.
• Act as major client contact and respond to their needs.
• Prepare HMRC related returns and manage company secretary duties.

Skills

Fluency in French

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Organisational skills

Education

Accounting degree

AAT level 4 Qualified

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks Online

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Halliday Marx have 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 major point of contact for clients together with the Business Line Manager
• Responding quickly to, as well as anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed
• Company incorporation and set up (including coordination of UK bank account opening, employment contracts, employee benefits)
• Building sustainable external and internal client relationships
• Performing Company Secretary duties for clients
• Use of Sage 50, QuickBooks Online or other cloud based solutions to maintain books and produce
• Trial balance, profit & loss, balance sheet and other reports
• Processing monthly payrolls including general payroll queries and related issues
• Preparation of 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 & organisational skills