Junior Accountant - French Speaking

My client is associated with a worldwide network providing Accounting, Tax, Audit and Payroll top French clients. They are based in the city of London. They are recruiting a junior accountant and are willing to support someone through their qualification,

Client Details

My client is an established firm of accountants, auditors and financial advisers. Their office is based in the heart of the City of London. They provide specialist services in accounting, tax and audit meeting the needs of French and worldwide clients with operations in the UK.
With over 75 professionals and strong current and expected future growth of its activity, the firm is recruiting
for a junior accountant who wants to work in an international and challenging environment.

Description

• Bookkeeping - maintenance of client records on Sage 50 Accounts, including sales and purchase invoice controls, receipts and payment analysis, bank reconciliations, PAYE and VAT reconciliations.
• Management Accounts - preparation of various working papers for management accounts such as: accruals, prepayments, aged debtors/creditors, stock, holiday accruals, bank reconciliation, fixed assets register and depreciation, PAYE, salary liability, other taxes reconciliation, etc.
• VAT / ECSL / INTRASTAT: preparation / submission of client's VAT/ ESCL/INTRA Returns - Liaise with clients and obtain the necessary documentation and information for VAT, ECSL and Intrastat - Analyse the information received from the client and prepare the VAT return, ECSL and Intrastat - Submit the above returns to HMRC
• Payroll - Prepare monthly payroll - Submit monthly pension and payroll reports - Liaise with clients in relation to their payroll information

Profile

 Part qualified Accountant or studying towards an accounting qualification
 Minimum one year's experience working in an Accountancy Practice with similar responsibilities
 Intermediate Excel skills
 Experience using Sage line 50 / Sage payroll / IRIS Accounts Production

French is desirable

Job Offer

Competitive package including study