French accountancy firm with multiple offices is developing its activity in the UK, is looking for a French speaking Assistant Accountant with practice experience for their London practice. The Assistant Accountant will look after foreign clients, will be responsible for bookkeeping and will prepare accounts up to trial balance. The Practice Assistant Accountant will join a small team in Central London where you will have the opportunity to grow. You will report to the Practice Manager. ROLE of the Practice Assistant Accountant: Looking after clients’ accounts based in the UK Performing bank reconciliations Preparing accounts up to Trial Balance Preparing Final Accounts for review, with all lead schedules Preparation of VAT returns, CIS returns Preparing monthly payroll, submitting monthly pension and payroll reports, liaising with clients RTI and PAYE/NIC declarations Advising and meeting clients Supporting the Practice Manager when necessary PROFILE: Fluent French and English Ideally UK part-qualified Knowledge of French accounting standards will be a plus Min 5 years experience in double entry bookkeeping, for preparation of management accounts Previous experience in an accounting practice/firm Previous experience as a Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant Sage accounting package is an advantage, good Excel skills BTS, DUT in Accounting, AAT or Part Qualified ACCA Strong communication skills Being adaptable and flexible will be assets for this role SALARY: Between £36k and £48k/pa Benefits to be confirmed but should include study support for UK qualification