Finance and Ops Coordinator (Chinese Speaking, £30k, Marketing and Advertising)
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Mandarin Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 38995 |
Summary
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Chinese-speaking Finance and Ops Coordinator role in a London-based Marketing & Advertising company. The company is an award-winning digital creative firm with offices in London and China that focuses on developing global brands.
Job Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years’ bookkeeping experience.
Fully or part‑qualified in AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent international qualification.
Proficient user of Xero accounting software.
Advanced Excel skills with strong data-handling capability.
Demonstrates high integrity, reliability, and professional accountability.
Exceptionally organised with strong time‑management skills.
Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to stay across key deliverables and identify potential issues early.
Proactive and execution‑focused, consistently following through on actions, improvements, and commitments.
Strong problem‑solving ability; actively listens, understands operational challenges, and provides practical, timely solutions.
Recognised as a dependable go‑to resource for resolving day‑to‑day business issues.
Job Responsibilities:
• General Bookkeeping (Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable)
Recording financial transactions in Xero
Preparing and issuing client invoices
Managing credit control activities
Completing monthly credit card reconciliations
Managing banking tasks and twice‑monthly supplier payment runs
Processing monthly staff expenses
Preparing month‑end journals, including prepayments, accruals, and depreciation
Managing quarterly VAT submissions
Processing payroll and pension contributions
Monitoring and maintaining cashflow
• China Office
Coordinating with the China entity accountant
Overseeing China payroll through the local accountant
Managing China recharge processes
• Client
Reconciling client advertising spend
Reviewing and approving purchase orders
• Reporting
Preparing client profitability reports
Conducting productivity analysis
• HR
Managing holiday records
Coordinating onboarding and offboarding processes
Overseeing company insurance requirements
Supporting visa application processes
Managing software and hardware subscriptions
• Operations
Preparing agency staff utilisation reports
Preparing agency client profitability reports
Managing Chilli (agency management tool)
Overseeing company drive organisation and maintenance
Coordinating creative team traffic and utilisation
About Us
Mandarin Recruitment is a service that helps UK and China businesses & organisations find and source high-quality Mandarin-speaking professionals. We have unparalleled and exclusive channels to the Chinese speaking market, allowing us to be the leading organisation for specialist Mandarin recruitment.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Chinese-speaking Finance and Ops Coordinator role in a London-based Marketing & Advertising company. The company is an award-winning digital creative firm with offices in London and China that focuses on developing global brands.
Job Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years’ bookkeeping experience.
Fully or part‑qualified in AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent international qualification.
Proficient user of Xero accounting software.
Advanced Excel skills with strong data-handling capability.
Demonstrates high integrity, reliability, and professional accountability.
Exceptionally organised with strong time‑management skills.
Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to stay across key deliverables and identify potential issues early.
Proactive and execution‑focused, consistently following through on actions, improvements, and commitments.
Strong problem‑solving ability; actively listens, understands operational challenges, and provides practical, timely solutions.
Recognised as a dependable go‑to resource for resolving day‑to‑day business issues.
Job Responsibilities:
• General Bookkeeping (Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable)
Recording financial transactions in Xero
Preparing and issuing client invoices
Managing credit control activities
Completing monthly credit card reconciliations
Managing banking tasks and twice‑monthly supplier payment runs
Processing monthly staff expenses
Preparing month‑end journals, including prepayments, accruals, and depreciation
Managing quarterly VAT submissions
Processing payroll and pension contributions
Monitoring and maintaining cashflow
• China Office
Coordinating with the China entity accountant
Overseeing China payroll through the local accountant
Managing China recharge processes
• Client
Reconciling client advertising spend
Reviewing and approving purchase orders
• Reporting
Preparing client profitability reports
Conducting productivity analysis
• HR
Managing holiday records
Coordinating onboarding and offboarding processes
Overseeing company insurance requirements
Supporting visa application processes
Managing software and hardware subscriptions
• Operations
Preparing agency staff utilisation reports
Preparing agency client profitability reports
Managing Chilli (agency management tool)
Overseeing company drive organisation and maintenance
Coordinating creative team traffic and utilisation
About Us
Mandarin Recruitment is a service that helps UK and China businesses & organisations find and source high-quality Mandarin-speaking professionals. We have unparalleled and exclusive channels to the Chinese speaking market, allowing us to be the leading organisation for specialist Mandarin recruitment.