Japanese-Speaking Accountant & Administration Manager

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン is seeking a Japanese-speaking Accountant and Administration Manager in South London. The role combines day-to-day accounting with office administration, offering a permanent contract and a salary between £40,000 and £55,000 plus bonus.

After an initial training period, a hybrid work pattern (2–3 days per week) is available. You will manage month-end and year-end closings, multi-currency transactions, payroll, and onboarding/offboarding, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Proven accounting experience and ability to handle month-end and year-end closing.
• Experience with UK accounting standards and tax regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting, month-end and year-end closing, and financial statement prep.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, and multi-currency transactions.
• Prepare budgets and perform variance analysis for management.
• Oversee payroll, attendance, onboarding/offboarding, and employment contracts.
• Administer office tasks and improve accounting systems and processes.

Skills

Native Japanese

Business English

Excel

UK VAT & accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン is seeking a Japanese-speaking Accountant and Administration Manager in South London. The role combines day-to-day accounting with office administration, offering a permanent contract and a salary between £40,000 and £55,000 plus bonus.

After an initial training period, a hybrid work pattern (2–3 days per week) is available. You will manage month-end and year-end closings, multi-currency transactions, payroll, and onboarding/offboarding, while ensuring