Finance ＆ Accounting Assistant (Japanese Speaking)

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance ＆ Accounting Assistant fluent in Japanese for their London office. The role involves managing accounting operations, supporting audit procedures, and coordinating with external auditors. Ideal candidates will have a detail-oriented approach and experience in accounting, along with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Full fluency in Japanese and business level English.
• Experience in accounting or similar roles.
• Detail-oriented and cooperative team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash flow and prepare cash books and invoices.
• Support quarterly and annual closings (JGAAP & UKGAAP).
• Coordinate with external auditors and handle documentation.

Skills

Japanese fluency

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Title: Finance ＆ Accounting Assistant (Japanese Speaking)

Location: London

Salary: GBP 35K-40K

Responsibilities:

(1) Accounting Operations (Cash Management)
Funding Management for Real Estate Projects
・Arrangement of monthly funding for each project

Cash Flow Management
・Preparation of cash books, invoice management, and setup of online banking transactions

Expense Reimbursements
・Compilation of monthly employee expense reports and office-related expenses

(2) Closing Operations
Bookkeeping (in coordination with outsourced accounting firms)
Accruals Management
Support for Quarterly Closings (JGAAP) and Annual Closings (UKGAAP & JGAAP)
Support for Audit Procedures

(3) J-SOX / Internal Audit-Related Tasks
Coordination with external auditors (Deloitte Tohmatsu) and Tokyo Headquarters
・Handling of documentation and responses to inquiries during annual J-SOX/internal audits

(4) General Administrative Tasks
Document Management (e.g., approval forms, contracts)
Business Travel Arrangements
IT Support
Research and Preparation of Materials

Requirements:

-Japanese full fluency level. English Business level

-Have experienced in accounting or similar experiences

-A cooperative and detail-oriented team player

*Candidates must have right to work in UK

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