Full job descriptionK-People Europe is a recruitment consultancy specialized in Korean speaking jobs with a dedicated Korean recruitment consultant working in London since 2007.


Our client, a reputable international bank located in the heart of City of London, is looking for a Korean speaking Accounting & Admin Officer.


[Overview]
The post holder supports the Bank’s accounting, payment, budget management and administrative operations. The role includes maintaining accurate financial records, supporting payroll and tax reporting, and maintaining internal control documentation. The post holder also provides general administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the Bank.


[Responsibilities]
(1) Accounting and Financial Records
• Maintain and update accounting records for expenses, accruals, prepayments and fixed
assets.
• Perform month-end closing activities and prepare any required manual accounting entries.
• Conduct daily and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, Euroclear accounts, CCP
margin accounts and bond-related balances.
• Maintain current account bank statements and circulate daily transaction reports to
relevant staff.
(2) Payments and Budget Management
• Prepare payment instructions for BACS, Faster Payments and SWIFT transactions for
approval by authorised personnel.
• Prepare expense authorisations and assist in the preparation and management of the
Bank’s annual budget.
• Prepare and circulate monthly budget utilisation and fixed asset reports.
• Make invoice enquiries with business partners as necessary.
(3) Tax and Payroll Administration
• Prepare and coordinate VAT and income tax returns in accordance with HMRC
requirements.
• Maintain staff payroll, pension contribution and tax records.
• Prepare or coordinate statutory reporting, including P11Ds, P45s and P60s, and maintain
records relating to directors’ remuneration.
(4) Internal Controls, Audit and Documentation
• Maintain internal control check records and supporting documentation relating to
accounting operations.
• Support external audits by preparing and providing requested accounting records and
supporting documentation.
• Produce and update the operational process manual for accounting operations.
(5) HR and General Administration
• Maintain staff holiday and access records in coordination with the HR function.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the office.
• Maintain adequate stocks of office supplies, stationery and refreshments, and arrange
replenishment as instructed.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post and courier deliveries.
• Perform reception and switchboard duties.
(6) Third-Party Coordination and Other Support
• Maintain good working relationships with key business partners, including payroll service
providers, tax advisors and expense account banks.
• Support the documentation of contracts with third parties.
• Provide assistance on an ad hoc basis to Line Managers and Korean expatriate staff.


[Requirements]
(1) Must be fluent in both Korean & English
(2) Relevant experience in accounting roles
(3) Attention to detail with excellent numerical skills
(4) Excellent analytical & reporting skills
(5) Advanced MS Excel skills


[Conditions]
(1) Job type: full-time & permanent & on-site
(2) Job location: City of London
(3) Working hours: 9am~5pm (including 1 hour lunch break)
(4) Salary: depending on experience
(5) Annual leave: 28 days (including 8 Bank/Public Holidays)
(6) Benefits: bonus, pension, medical insurance


[Before you apply]
(1) Korean language skill is essential
(2) The right candidate must be eligible to work full-time in UK immediately without any visa restriction. If you’re on any visa permitting full-time work in UK, please indicate your visa status in your CV and when it expires.
(3) Please send your CV in MS Word format
(4) ONLY right candidates will be contacted, and if your application is successful, we’ll contact you within 5 working days.