Accounting Job - Japanese speaking Finance & Accounting Officer

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London is looking for a Japanese speaking Finance & Accounting Officer. This permanent position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000, with hybrid working arrangements. Key responsibilities include managing accounting tasks, payroll processing, and financial coordination. The ideal candidate will have fluent Japanese and experience with the Sage accounting system. Strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Japanese to mother tongue standard required.
• Experience with accounting and finance roles.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and annual accounting tasks with external accountants.
• Process payroll and prepare tax returns.
• Handle tax audits and financial coordination.

Skills

Japanese to mother tongue standard

Ability to independently complete all of the above duties

Experience using the Sage accounting system

Confident and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong organizational and time management skills

Tools

Sage accounting system

Job description

Job Title: Japanese speaking Finance & Accounting Officer

The Skills You'll Need: Japanese, accounting, finance, vat, payroll

Your New Salary: £40,000–50,000

Hybrid

Permanent

North London Suburbs

Start: ASAP

Working hours: 37.5 per week

Japanese speaking Finance & Accounting Officer - What You'll be Doing:

• Monthly and annual accounting tasks (with annual tasks carried out in coordination with external accountants)
• Payroll processing
• Preparation and filing of various tax returns, as well as tax payments
• Handling tax audits
• Financial coordination with the parent company, subsidiaries, and other group companies
• Managing loan agreements and related transactions with financial institutions

Japanese speaking Finance & Accounting Officer - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Japanese to mother tongue standard
• Ability to independently complete all of the above duties
• Experience using the Sage accounting system
• Confident and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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