Accounts Assistant - French Speaking
Layka Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 17 days
Slough, Berkshire SL3 9JJ

£25,000 - £32,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- This position is for a French speaking Accounts Assistant at a travel business located in Berkshire, near Windsor.
- The role involves general bookkeeping, managing intercompany accounts, and liaising with external accountants in France.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting firm or company and be proficient in Cegid/Sage software.
- The job offers a full-time schedule of 39 hours per week, with a salary range of £25,000 to £30,000 per year based on experience.
- Fluency in both English and French is required, along with good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively.
Join a team of four in the UK Accounting Team which coordinates financial functions between the Group Head Office, the French admin base!
Accounting Management :
General bookkeeping for the fleet during the season
Assisting with Head Office accounts.
Monthly tracking of current expenses v budget.
Liaison between the UK Head Office and the external accountants in France.
Management of intercompany accounts and bank positions between UK and France
Reconciliation between French and UK management accounts.
Assisting in preparation of draft group statutory accounts from French and UK management accounts.
Required Skills:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting firm or company
Competence in Cegid/Sage software as well as the Microsoft Office pack
Good workload management with the ability to prioritise tasks
Flexibility, autonomy, versatility and a dynamic approach
Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
Preference for education to degree level
Fluency in English and French
Job Detail:
Full time, 39 hours per week
Office based
Requirement for periodic travel to Group facilities in France
Salary 25-30,000 per year based on experience
We look forward to reviewing your CV!