Japanese speaking Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist

Morson Edge; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Morson is recruiting on behalf of an aerospace company based in Reading for a Japanese-speaking Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist. The role supports the GCAP joint venture during a critical growth phase.

You will manage invoices, payments, reconciliations, and key stakeholder liaison, with 3-way matching and monthly reviews, contributing to cashflow planning. 37 hours/week, hybrid (3 days in the office), MOD clearance eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Strong curiosity about figures.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail; able to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexible to changes and proactive in improving processes.
• Experience in AP, AR, or both; basic bookkeeping knowledge.
• Proficient in Excel; ERP experience (SAP a plus).
• Language proficiency in Japanese or Italian.

Responsibilities

• Post payable invoices accurately and timely (AP).
• Reconcile AP subledger balances with supplier invoices.
• Verify payments via 3-way matching (PO, GR, invoice).
• Prepare payment schedules with Treasury and bank transfers.
• Process Non-PO and ad-hoc payments; manage GRNI reviews.
• Manage aged creditor reviews and supplier statements.
• AR duties: confirm cash, allocate payments, chase overdue invoices.
• Support month-end/year-end closing and audit documentation.
• Suggest improvements via digitalisation, automation and controls.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Japanese language

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

AAT

Tools

SAP

SAGE

Job description

Morson are recruiting on behalf of an Aerospace company based in Reading that designs and develops the next-generation sixth-generation combat aircraft for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).

The Japanese Speaking Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist will join the team at a critical time in the GCAP programme, the standing up and fast growth of the Joint Venture. This is a rare opportunity to have a long-term impact on the success of the JV, by playing a crucial role in the initial stages of the life of the new organisation and laying the foundations for its success through carrying out the sound transactional financial services and inputting into the design of the function.

This position is critical for the company and will be a member of the team responsible for the operation of the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) function ensuring the accuracy of the company's accounts and maintaining the company’s assets and liabilities.

You will contribute to the smooth operation of accounting processes through daily management of incoming and outgoing invoices, proposing and running payment runs, performing reconciliation of the subledgers and supplier statements, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders through monthly Aged Creditor/Debtor reviews and GRNI reviews. This role will report into the Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager.

Key Accountabilities

Accounts Payable Related Duties

• Accurately and timely posting of payable invoices entries relating to Accounts Payable, accrued expenses, and prepaid expenses.
• Reconcile AP Subledger balances with invoices received from supplier.
• Verify appropriateness of payments through reconciling invoices, Good Receipts, and Purchase Orders (3-way matching) and managing and resolving GRNI exceptions through Aged GRNI Reviews.
• Prepare payment schedules aligned with due dates and create bank transfer data working together with Treasury team.
• Review and process Non PO and Ad-hoc payments
• Managed aged and blocked invoices through organising and chairing of Aged Creditor Reviews.

Accounts Receivable Related Duties

• Confirm incoming money in bank accounts and perform Cash allocations (application/matching) against billing data
• Identify overdue receivables and collaborate with Sales team to promote collection
• Conduct AR balance confirmation procedures with customers, especially at period-end

Other General Duties

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including verifying AP/AR account balances, conducting account analysis, and preparing audit documentation
• Propose and implement improvements to accounting processes through digitalisation, automation, and governance and internal control enhancements
• Supplier and customer query handling and management, ensuring a positive relationship with all stakeholders and supporting the Treasury team with cashflow forecasting

Qualifications

• The jobholder will possess strong curiosity about figures
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible to changes and proactive in pursuing business process improvements
• Practical experience in either AP, AR, or both and basic bookkeeping knowledge
• PC proficiency in Excel
• Experience using ERP system such as SAP would be an advantage
• Have an ability to collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues of various backgrounds, relaying financial concepts in a simple and understandable manner
• Language proficiency in Japanese or Italian or both

This is an excellent opportunity to join the business at an exciting time. The role is working 37 hours a week and is hybrid (3 days a week in the office)

Please note successful candidates will need to be eligible for full MOD security clearance.

Morson is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Accounts assistant; accounts payable, accounts receivable; purchase ledger; sales ledger; SAP; SAGE; AAT; payroll; VAT returns; reconciliation; credit control; Japanese; Italian