Vietnamese Speaking Accountant

About The Company:

With a strong commitment to excellence and continuous growth, the organisation has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional products and services to its customers. Headquartered in Mid Kent with a well‑established manufacturing and production facility in Southern Vietnam, the business continues to expand its international footprint and invest in long‑term capability.

The Role:

We are looking for a Vietnamese‑Speaking Management Accountant to join our client. This position is crucial in strengthening financial collaboration between the UK leadership team and the Vietnam production facility. The role requires proficient business‑level Vietnamese language skills and offers a clear pathway for progression as the company continues to grow in new markets.

You will work closely with both financial and non‑financial stakeholders across the UK and Vietnam, supporting operational performance, financial strategy, and cross‑border communication. This is a full‑time, permanent role reporting to the UK‑based Finance Lead and the CEO.

The position is predominantly on‑site, 5 days per week, with some flexibility for home working or adjusted hours to support collaboration with colleagues in Vietnam.

Key Responsibilities:

• Budgeting & Forecasting – Oversee financial planning cycles, ensuring accurate and timely budgets and forecasts aligned across UK and Vietnam operations.
• Cross‑Border Stakeholder Support – Act as the financial bridge between UK directors and the Vietnamese production facility, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and smooth communication.
• Supply Chain & Production Finance – Work closely with procurement, logistics, and production teams to optimise costs, processes, and operational efficiency.
• Financial Analysis – Provide insights that support commercial decision‑making and drive group‑wide performance.
• Reporting – Produce detailed management accounts, variance analysis, and financial models to support strategic planning and operational oversight.

Desirable Skills:

• Qualified or part‑qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Strong proficiency in business Vietnamese (spoken and written)
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, or supply chain/production finance
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Strong communication skills with both financial and non‑financial stakeholders
• Proficiency with financial systems and advanced Excel

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Career progression across a growing international group
• Opportunity to work closely with overseas operations and senior leadership

Register:

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Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.