Assistant Accountant (Chinese Speaking)

Assistant Accountant (Chinese Speaking)

Full-Time 28350 - 34650 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage client accounts, ensuring smooth financial operations and compliance.
  • Company: Join a leading Accountancy Services Provider in London.
  • Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.
  • Other info: Fluent in English and Mandarin, with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in finance.
  • Qualifications: Degree in accounting or finance and 3-5 years relevant experience required.

The predicted salary is between 28350 - 34650 Β£ per year.

LOCATION: Uxbridge, West London, UK (2-3 days in office)

CONTRACT: Full-time

LANGUAGES: English & Mandarin (business fluency)

We are hiring on behalf of our client, a London-based Accountancy Services Provider, who is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented professional to join their team.

Role Summary

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that a portfolio of client companies operates smoothly on a day-to-day basis. You will be responsible for coordinating and delivering finance-related obligations, statutory filings and corporate governance requirements accurately and on time, in accordance with each client's service agreement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Deliver agreed service lines (bookkeeping, RTI, VAT and related filings) for a portfolio of client companies, to the service levels set out in their service agreements.
  • Support client governance: coordinating director/trustee sign-off, maintaining board minutes and statutory records, and keeping Companies House filings accurate and up to date.
  • Act as day-to-day liaison between the client company, our internal compliance and finance teams, and external auditors or lawyers.
  • Support periodic KYC/AML review updates for client companies and escalate anomalies promptly through internal procedures.
  • Monitor key contractual milestones (payment terms, notice periods, dispute timelines) and flag deviations early.

REQUIREMENTS

  • A degree or equivalent in accounting, finance or business administration; at least 3-5 years' relevant experience, ideally in an accountancy practice or corporate/trust services environment.
  • A relevant accounting qualification fully or part-qualified AAT, ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent).
  • Solid bookkeeping/VAT/RTI experience.
  • Familiarity with UK company compliance basics (Companies House, VAT/RTI).
  • Previous experience in dealing with external S/Ks (like HMRC/Bank/Companies House) is highly desirable.
  • Highly organised and detail-oriented, comfortable managing several clients and competing deadlines.
  • Fluent written and spoken English and Mandarin, confident reading English contracts and regulatory documents.

Assistant Accountant (Chinese Speaking) employer: Crestpoint HR Services Ltd

Join a dynamic and supportive team at our London-based Accountancy Services Provider, where your expertise as a Chinese Speaking Accounts Officer will be valued. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional advancement. Located in Uxbridge, you will enjoy the benefits of a vibrant community while working in a role that makes a meaningful impact on our diverse portfolio of clients.

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Contact Details:

Crestpoint HR Services Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Accountant (Chinese Speaking)

Bookkeeping
VAT
RTI
Client Governance
Statutory Filings
Corporate Governance
KYC/AML Compliance