French Speaking Bookkeeper

French Selection UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British manufacturer is seeking a French Speaking Bookkeeper located in North West London. The role involves supporting sales teams with administrative and accounting tasks, performing daily bookkeeping, and liaising with external accounting providers. Candidates should be fluent in French and English, with at least two years in a similar role. This position offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a similar role as an Accounts Assistant or admin role involving accounting tasks.
• Previous experience with bookkeeping and accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Offering support with administrative and accounting operations to sales teams.
• Performing general bookkeeping tasks, including daily banking transactions.
• Reviewing banking reconciliations and liaising with external accounting services.

Skills

Fluent in both French and English

Good Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Tools

Sage

CRM

Job description

Overview

A well-established British manufacturer with international operations, including in France.

Responsibilities

French Speaking Bookkeeper
Location: North West London
Salary: up to £30,000 per annum
Ref: 5481F

• Main duties: You will be offering support with administrative and accounting operations to the sales teams in both the UK and France
• Performing general bookkeeping tasks, including daily banking transactions
• Recording and maintaining transaction logs
• Following up on overdue debtors and controlling credit on outstanding invoices
• Reviewing banking reconciliations
• Liaising with the external accounting services provider in France for VAT, tax, payroll and compliance matters
• Undertaking any additional ad-hoc tasks as required
• This role is likely to evolve as the market grows so strong opportunities to progress within this role for motivated candidates

Candidate's Profile

• Fluent in both French and English
• Two years’ experience in a similar role as an Accounts Assistant, or an admin role involving accounting tasks
• Good Excel skills, as well as a previous experience of Sage and a CRM would be desirable
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines