Senior Accountant in Practice (Cantonese or Mandarin speaking)

Armstrong Knight; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in London is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to prepare final accounts and manage a diverse range of clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in accounting, be fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese, and possess strong computer skills. This position offers a negotiable salary and excellent opportunities for progression to assistant manager.

Benefits

Staff car park

Use of pool car for visiting clients

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience (qualified or qualified by experience).
• Experience with software troubleshooting and setup.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of final accounts for review.
• Overseeing management accounts, VAT returns, and bookkeeping.
• Direct contact with clients and managing projects.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese

Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Sage 50, QuickBooks)

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks

IRIS software suite

Job description

Overview

My client is looking for an Accounts Senior to join the team and are offering an excellent salary with a great opportunity for progression to assistant manager. Assignments will vary from owner managed companies turning over £100k to groups turning over £10m.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of final accounts to manager review for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparation of / overseeing management accounts, VAT returns & bookkeeping.
• Compilation of corporate and personal tax returns.
• Direct contact with clients.
• Assisting with software use / set up / trouble shooting at client's premises.
• Assisting management / directors in ad hoc projects.
• Training & reviewing the work of junior staff.
• Managing your own workload.

Candidate

• The role will ideally suit an accountant with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience (qualified or qualified by experience).
• Must be fluent in writing and speaking Mandarin or Cantonese.
• Strong computer skills required including Outlook, Word, Excel, Sage 50 and QuickBooks. Experience of IRIS software suite preferred.
• Staff car park and use of pool car for visiting clients.

Salary & Application

Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Please apply immediately to progress your application for this genuinely exciting career opportunity if you fulfil the required criteria as detailed above or please contact Georgia at Armstrong Knight