German Speaking Assistant Accountant

Job Description for Assistant Accountant

Our client, a well known and growing International Construction business based near Didcot (Oxfordshire) is urgently seeking a German speaking, qualified Assistant Accountant to join their UK Accountancy team, reporting into the Group Financial Controller based in Zurich.

Responsibilities:

Cashbooks Management

Invoicing clients - for UK & CH projects and other Sales Ledger duties

PO’s - for UK & CH projects, incl. Project & PO No’s

Purchase Invoices, Payables and Expenses

VAT Returns - quarterly

CIS Returns - monthly

Accounts Administration

Loading payments on the bank

Reconciling the bank accounts for UK Entity

Reconciling Balance Sheet accounts for UK Entity

Managing an outsourced payroll agency

Acting as a point of liaison for all UK accounting queries in the first instance

Assisting in preparing the UK Entity Management Accounts

Assisting Group Financial Controller

Deputising for Group Financial Controller

Essential Skills and Competencies:

AAT level 3 qualified (minimum) - Ideally Part CIMA/ Part ACCA

Minimum of accounting experience: 3 years (required)

Willingness to continue studying, progressing professionally and taking on more responsibility over time.

Familiarity with Xero and comfortable to use the system with minimal support

Self starter, excellent at self managing to deadlines, working well both alone and also as part of a fragmented team.

Desirable

German speaking as second language (to aid communication and deputising for Swiss Group FC)

Experience of the construction/ contracting sector.

Location

Didicot

Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

Permanent opportunity

Salary: from c£30,000 to £40,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Monday to Friday

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within four days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit our website for other opportunities.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* Company pension

* On-site parking

Schedule:

* Monday to Friday

* Weekend availability

Education:

* Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

* Accounting: 3 years (required)

Language:

* German (required)

Licence/Certification:

* AAT Level 3 qualification (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AssistantAccountantGF