Mandarin / English Accounts Assistant – Manchester

Position Objectives:

• Ensure that all sales invoices and expenses are processed and filed correctly.
  • Prepare bank reconciliation.
  • Assist with the processing of the monthly payroll.
  • Follow accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
  • Handle all finance enquiries from other departments, customers and suppliers with excellent level of customer service.
  • Collect and reconcile sales invoice payments owed to the company.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all financial data.
  • Assist with preparing financial and statistical reports.
  • Assist with the implementation and improvement of controls and processes.
  • Cover Office Coordinator’s duties during his/her absence and provide support to him/her during busy time.
  • Ensure all the above are completed in a timely manner according to deadlines.
  • Undertake other ad hoc accounts and office management related tasks as designated by the line manager.

Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills & Personal Traits:

• Fluent in both English & Mandarin.
• Strong accounting background. Degree in Accounting is preferred, but not essential.
• Excellent analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proactive team player with a hands-on approach.
• Self-motivated and well organised with strong administration skills.
• Strong IT skills including good Excel and Word skills.
• Relevant accounting experience is preferable.
• The successful candidate must, by the start of employment has permission to work in the UK.