Accounting Job-Mandarin speaking Accountant-London-rj

Central London
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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£Highly competitive depending on experience
Permanent
Central London
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Please follow us on WeChat to see all our Cantonese and Mandarin jobs, interview tips and London news:Your New Job Title: Mandarin speaking AccountantThe Skills You'll Need: Mandarin to native level, with Accounting qualification or part qualified, relevant Accounting experience and solid local tax knowledge in the UKYour New Salary: Highly competitive depending on experienceJob status: Permanent, office based with 4 days WFH allowance per monthLocation: Central LondonTo be successful in this role our client has said it is essential that candidates:

speak and write Mandarin to native level
have Accounting experience in corporate environment
have Accounting qualification or Part Qualified

If that means this job isn’t a match for you please view our other vacancies for one that may be a better fit.Summary:

This role is responsible for the financial accounting for the complex trading activities of the UK in accordance with the organization's accounting policies and all relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.
The work is performed by applying knowledge of accounting terminology and using spreadsheets and the automated SAP accounting system.

What You'll be Doing:Financial Accounting

Oversight the whole process of month-end and year-end closing. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Reviewing adjusting journal entries and balance sheet reconciliation schedule.
Preparation of monthly financial report.

Tax Compliance

Review calculation of corporation tax payment, make sure proper approval is done and payment is made in timely manner. Reviewing monthly provision of corporation tax.
Assist in annual corporation tax filing by reviewing tax data and coordination with tax agents and/or tax advisors.
Review personal tax filing materials, including but not limited to completion of annual PSA tax report to HMRC, annual P11D Reports for HR Team.
Review of quarterly VAT Returns and ensure timely submission.
Assist in local and overseas tax compliance, including but not limited to senior accounting officer declaration, transfer pricing documentation, CBCR submission, tax strategy publication etc.
Maintain record of local and overseas withholding tax filings.
Liaison with local tax advisors or tax authorities.
Closely communicate with accounting team leader in respect of potential tax implication among daily business transactions.

Financial Analysis and Budgeting

Preparing monthly forecast and annual financial budget plans.
Prepare monthly analysis and presentation as required, provide informative comments to support management’s decision.

Others

Assist in system configuration and optimisation with close communication with group consultants.
Involvement in ad-hoc projects within Finance team.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

Mandarin to native level, with fluent English
Degree level education or equivalent level qualification
Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and financial reporting.
Accounting profession qualification - part qualified eg ATT, ACCA or ACA or CIMA
Knowledge of international/UK accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of UK taxation in terms of corporation tax, personal income tax and VAT.
Sound understanding of tax principles.
Knowledge of oil industry/trading environment preferred but not essential.
Proficiency in computer to work with various systems and Microsoft packages. Familiar with SAP accounting systems preferred but not essential.
It would be an advantage if the candidate has worked previously in an FSA regulated environment.
Ability to use professional judgement and common sense in problem solving and decision making for accounting and taxation issues.
Analytical mind, strong attention to detail, accuracy, problem solving and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure at multiple deadlines.

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