Fed Finance is a dedicated recruitment firm which specialises in Accountancy & Corporate Finance roles.Our client, a well-established Accountancy Firm, is looking for a French speaking Bookkeeper. They are based in SE1, close to Waterloo. 1. Accountancy tasks * Ensure that all the information necessary to process the monthly management accounts of the Outsourcing clients is received on time * Input all the data received from clients * Bank reconciliation * Assist Outsourcing clients with general administration tasks * Deal with incoming queries from clients, suppliers etc * Ensure the most friendly and professional relationship with clients 2. VAT return * Complete the quarterly VAT return * Submit the completed and signed form to HM Customs and Excise online 3. Coordination between the Department and its clients * Liaise with HMRC * Liaise with any other necessary suppliers in order to assist the company * Assisting Auditors to carry out an audit on the behalf of clients 4. Other * Updating the databases: input accurate data into database * Assist the Accounts and Outsourcing department prepare reports/presentations/accounts * Depending on the existing workload, other projects may be given by the Finance & Outsourcing Services * Manage archiving (paper & electronic) * Write procedures if necessary * Weekly meeting, monthly operational reporting to the Finance & Outsourcing Services * To absorb the workload of the Assistant Accountants during their absence * Degree level in Accounting and Finance * Experience in nominal ledger, sales ledger, purchase ledger and cashbook, knowledge of VAT declaration * Excellent credit control skills * With at least 2-3 years' work experience * Knowledge of French would be strongly desirable but no strictly necessary * Knowledge of Accounting package: SAGE, XERO would be an advantage * Desirable ability to produce accounts up to trial balance