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Your New Job Title: Mandarin speaking Accounting Supervisor - Reading

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The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin, ACCA/CPA Qualified, transaction, TAX, Team management

Your New Salary: up to £70k

Office based

Perm

Start: ASAP

To be successful in this role our client has said it is essential that candidates:

• are fluent in Mandarin
• have ACCA/CPA qualification
• have team management experience

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

What You'll be Doing:

• Plan, organise, and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and yearly tasks of the team
• Supervise and support daily operations of the accounting team (e.g., AP, AR, GL)
• Review and approve day-to-day accounting transactions and activities
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closings
• Maintain and enforce strong internal controls in line with accounting standard, tax regulations and company policies
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports, statements, and audit schedules
• Train, mentor, and evaluate accounting team performance
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement best practices for improved workflow
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for improved working processes
• Monitor the department’s performance against KPIs and objectives
• Prepare budgets and revenue forecasts
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with company goals

The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Progressive experience in accounting, including team leadership. Working experiences in accounting firms preferred.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, auditing practices and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAP preferred)
• Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, formulas, data analysis)
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• ACCA/CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism

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