Niche travel company based near Windsor is looking for a French speaking Accounts Assistant to work in their Head Office. Their tourism operations are seasonal, running from April through October. During the remaining months, they focus on maintenance and improvement efforts, stock management, and strategic planning. You will join a team of 4 in the UK accounting team which coordinates financial functions between the Group Head Office, the French Admin based in France, and the various barges in France, Ireland and Scotland. The Accounts Assistant will report to the Accounting Manager based in the UK.

The role is office based 5 days a week.

ROLE of the French speaking Accounts Assistant:

• General bookkeeping for the fleet during the season
• Assisting with Head Office accounts.
• Monthly tracking of current expenses v budget.
• Liaising between the UK Head Office and the external accountants in France.
• Managing intercompany accounts and bank positions between UK and France
• Reconciling between French and UK management accounts.
• Assisting in preparation of draft group statutory accounts from French and UK management accounts.

PROFILE:

• Fluent French and English with good communication skills
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounting firm or company as a junior Accountant, or an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Coordinator
• Competence in Cegid/Sage software as well as the Microsoft Office pack
• Good workload management with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Flexibility, autonomy, versatility and a dynamic approach
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
• Preference for education to degree level

SALARY:

Between £26 000 and £29000/y