Financial Coordinator (Arabic Fluent)

Overview

Finance coordinator handling bookkeeping, payroll, and reporting for London office.

Key Responsibilities

• bookkeeping
• payroll management
• month-end
• financial reporting
• vat submissions
• system implementation

Tasks

In this role, you will work closely with the Practice Lead, overseeing day-to-day financial operations from the London office while collaborating with the core finance team in Europe. With a diverse portfolio of landmark projects worldwide, particularly across the Middle East, you will play a key role in managing bookkeeping, payroll, month-end processes, and other daily financial activities. -Manage daily bookkeeping, invoices, receipts, and payments -Support month-end processes including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting -Oversee Middle East payroll for a small team and liaise with local accountants to ensure compliance -Prepare financial reports, statistics, and ad hoc analysis as required -Maintain accurate financial records and ensure alignment with the Copenhagen finance team -Liaise with external accountants and support implementation of new systems and processes -Work closely with London senior management and the CFO -Assist with VAT, tax submissions, and budget preparation -Coordinate UK payroll with external providers; take on full payroll management in future

Requirements

• bookkeeping
• accounting software
• excel
• bilingual
• international
• detail oriented

What You Bring

An internationally renowned and highly successful architecture practice is seeking a fluent Arabic-speaking Finance Coordinator to join its London studio. -Proven experience in finance, bookkeeping, or accounts -Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel -Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities -Strong bookkeeping knowledge and solid understanding of accounting principles -Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail -Fully fluent in both English and Arabic (written and spoken) -Experience in multi-entity or international organisations (including Middle East operations)

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Benefits

Recognised as a global leader in design, this practice is celebrated for delivering innovative and transformative projects. This opportunity offers the chance for an ambitious finance professional to make a real impact within a dynamic and creative environment. You’ll be joining a hardworking, supportive team in a collaborative office setting, with clear pathways for progression. The role is based full-time in central-east London, and full fluency in Arabic is essential.

About The Crowd

-A niche supporting creative talent in architecture, design, and interiors. -Born from a passion for creative industries, quickly expanded to New York. -Bridging international studios with top-tier talent. -Specializing in placements from junior to executive across permanent, temporary, and contract roles. -They’ve filled roles for celebrated architecture and design practices, also covering support positions like marketing, finance, HR, and IT. -Their financial growth remains under the radar, but lean structure and agile recruitment model keep them nimble. -Typical projects include pairing innovative design agencies with strategic hires and helping firms deliver landmark creative work. -Stand-out fact: launched with a bold focus on creative recruitment in a sector overcrowded with generalist agencies, carving out a distinctive identity.

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