We are looking for a Spanish Speaking Accounts Assistant to join an exciting, innovative company based in Slough on a 9-month fixed term contract. This role sits as part of a busy finance team and is to cover the Spanish ledger on a maternity cover. You will be responsible for the entire accounting of the Spanish market including chasing and collecting outstanding debt.



Responsibilities:


Raising all monthly customer invoices
Dealing with internal queries about invoices and payments
Preparing consolidated invoices and sending them out to customers in a timely manner
Monitoring aged debtors in accordance to payment terms
Chasing for overdue debts with European based customers including sending statements and liaising directly with customers
Setting up new clients
Preparing payments to suppliers and staff ready to be paid by FC
Managing and posting company credit cards
Managing aged creditors and highlighting any issues
Dealing with ad-hoc PL account queries from staff and suppliers
Setting up new suppliers on the system
Posting invoices to the correct job codes / overheads
Processing staff expenses according to internal business rules/budgets
Daily bank postings of customer receipts and supplier payments
Daily bank reconciliation
Weekly preparation of cash flow forecast
Preparing numerous UK and European VAT Returns/Intrastat/EU Sales List returns
Month-end schedule preparation ie. Fixed assets, Prepayment and Accruals
Ad-hoc finance queries and tasks

Requirements:

Fully AAT Qualified or ACCA/ACA/CIMA part qualified
Prior knowledge of European Accounting Rules is advantageous
Spanish language skill is essential alongside with competent English speaking skill
Proficient bookkeeping /credit control and organisational skills
Quick to learn financial software package, knowledge of Sage X3 is advantageous but not essential
Excellent excel skills
Good communicator with personable approach and ability to build strong relationship with all levels of staff/customers as required
Highly organised and passionate, ensuring that work is completed to a high standard
Be flexible and versatile and have 'can do' approach
Be able to acquire and apply new skills quickly, work independently and take ownership for own work
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