Senior Accountant in Practice (Cantonese or Mandarin speaking)

Armstrong Knight; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Accounts Senior to join their team in London. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression. You will be responsible for preparing final accounts, managing client relationships, and overseeing junior staff. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese and have strong computer skills.

Benefits

Staff car park

Use of pool car for client visits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience required.
• Fluency in writing and speaking Mandarin or Cantonese.
• Strong computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of final accounts for review.
• Compilation of tax returns and managing client relationships.
• Training and reviewing the work of junior staff.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese

Strong computer skills

Education

3 years relevant experience

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks

IRIS software suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

My client is looking for an Accounts Senior to join the team and are offering an excellent salary a great opportunity for progression to assistant manager.

Assignments will vary from owner managed companies turning over £100k to groups turning over £10m

You will be responsible for:

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 work load

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 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