Italian Speaking Bookkeeper/Assistant Accountant

Italian Speaking Bookkeeper/ Assistant Accountant

Location: Central London

Salary: £25 - £30k

Type: Permanent

A Tax, Legal and Accounting firm is currently looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper to work in our office based in central London with their Italian based clients

The main duties are

• Bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients up to trial balance mainly in the office but some visits to the client might be required
• Preparing Vat returns / Intrastat and EC Sales list
• Liaise with the external payroll
• Dealing with general client queries
• Raising invoices for some clients
• Day to day accounting, including assisting with monthly accounts and annual accounts preparation
• Performing practice accounts for a variety of businesses and organisations
• Preparation of the books and records of our clients up to trial balance stage taking into account the reconciliation of all major control accounts along with the calculation of depreciation, pre-payments and accruals
• Prepare, Review quarterly VAT, payroll, P11D and P45
  Review Company Accounts
• Calculating, preparing and submitting Corporate Tax Returns and self-assessments Tax returns
• Liaising with the client on any accounting issues
• Some help with filing and accounts administration

The ideal candidate will possess good communication and customer service skills, be confident with dealing with a large number of clients.

Speaking Italian as first or second language is ideal

Candidates will need to demonstrate a committed approach and to enjoy taking on responsibility and working with a Team.

It is essential that the candidate is settled in London and has matured a previous work experience in the same field for at least 2 years. Looking at salary of c£25,000 - £30,000 per annum