French speaking Accounts Assistant

FMCG JOBS; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international luxury cosmetics brand in London seeks a dynamic French-speaking Accounts Assistant. The role involves processing purchase invoices, preparing reports, and performing bank reconciliations. Ideal candidates thrive in dynamic environments and possess attention to detail with experience in relevant tools. Join an exciting team and contribute to a luxury brand's success.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French.
• Experience with invoice processing and reconciliations required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and ensure necessary approvals.
• Prepare AP ageing reports and maintain vendor cards.
• Perform bank reconciliation and month-end closing activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dynamic teamwork

Problem-solving

Tools

Sage

Microsoft BC

Job description

Are you passionate about luxury cosmetics and ready to elevate your career? GVA Search is thrilled to collaborate with a prestigious international luxury cosmetics brand, centrally located in the heart of London. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated French-speaking Accounts Assistant to join their vibrant team and be a part of their exciting growth journey.

Role and responsibilities include:

• Purchase invoice processing (PO / non-PO), ensuring necessary approvals are obtained and correct coding used
• AP Ageing reports preparation and payments proposal
• Vendor cards creation and maintenance, working with other departments to obtain correct set-up information
• Bank posting and bank reconciliation (for all companies)
• Ensuring vendor and customer accounts are kept updated and payments applied (for all companies)
• Timely confirmation/reconciliation of statements of accounts with suppliers
• Checking, reconciling and posting company credit card and employee expenses (for all companies)
• Month-end closing activities: Sending SOA to all customer
• Providing report and supplying invoices to our Tax Consultants for VAT reporting
• Providing accurate explanations and suggesting improvements to management
• Ad hoc projects/requests
• Sage and Microsoft BC are a plus

If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are excited by the opportunity to contribute to the success of a prestigious luxury brand, and travel while working with luxury products, we'd love to hear from you!