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Accounting and Finance Graduates - Fluent Mandarin - Excellent opportunity!

Reed
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 19 hours
Location

London, Greater London WC1A 2LP, England

Salary

£80,000 - £96,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • A leading international shipping company is seeking a fluent Mandarin (native level) graduate Accounts Assistant to join their Accountancy team in Central London.
  • No prior work experience is required, but candidates must have a finance-related academic background and be fluent in Mandarin.
  • Responsibilities include preparing daily cash reports, managing credit accounts, handling foreign currency trading, and addressing customer queries.
  • The position offers a competitive salary with yearly reviews, along with benefits such as training opportunities, hybrid working, and private medical insurance.
  • Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills, the ability to work independently and in a team, and must be honest, responsible, and punctual.

My client a leading international shipping company has a vacancy for a fluent Mandarin (native level) graduate Accounts Assistant for their friendly and welcoming Accountancy team based in Central London.

No work experience required but you must be fluent Mandarin (native level) and have a finance related academic background.

Once training is given you will be responsible for:

  • Reporting: Prepare daily cash reports, monthly bank reconciliations, and various financial reports (e.g., cash flow estimates, budget comparisons).
  • Credit Management: Set up and maintain credit accounts, conduct bi-annual reviews, and manage credit notes and offsets)
  • Foreign Currency: Handle foreign currency trading, monthly valuations, and interest revenue/expense reports.
  • Customer Interaction: Address general queries, process refund requests, and manage payment allocations

You will need:

  • Fluent Mandarin speaking, reading and writing
  • Capable of prioritising work
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • To be honest, responsible and punctual, to be able to work on your own initiative as well as to be a great team worker

Benefits on offer:

  • Fantastic training opportunities within the shipping industry
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Hybrid working offered
  • Subsidised lunches daily (canteen on site)
  • Gym onsite
  • Competitive salary with yearly salary reviews
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Sports and Social club – monthly organized events for staff at discounted rates
  • Interest-free Company Loan for Annual Season Ticket
  • Group Company Pension Scheme

This is a great role joining a great team who work well together and support each other.  If this sounds like the type of role you have been searching for and you are a fluent Mandarin speaker, please do apply today for immediate consideration.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.