Accounting Job - Mandarin speaking Accounting Supervisor - Reading - wm in London

Your New Salary: up to £70k

Office based Perm Start: ASAP

To be successful in this role our client has said it is essential that candidates:

• are fluent in Mandarin
• have ACCA/CPA qualification
• have team management experience

What You'll be Doing:

• Plan, organise, and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and yearly tasks of the team
• Supervise and support daily operations of the accounting team (e.g., AP, AR, GL)
• Review and approve day-to-day accounting transactions and activities
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closings
• Maintain and enforce strong internal controls in line with accounting standard, tax regulations and company policies
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports, statements, and audit schedules
• Train, mentor, and evaluate accounting team performance
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement best practices for improved workflow
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for improved working processes
• Monitor the department's performance against KPIs and objectives
• Prepare budgets and revenue forecasts
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with company goals

The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Progressive experience in accounting, including team leadership. Working experiences in accounting firms preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, auditing practices and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAP preferred)
• Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, formulas, data analysis)
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• ACCA/CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism

We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.