Japanese speaking Assistant Accountant (junior level)

Access Appointments Consultancy Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Europe's largest importer and wholesaler of traditional oriental food products, seeks individuals starting their career in accounting. This role offers a unique opportunity to handle various accounting tasks and provides training for those eager to learn. Candidates should possess good PC skills and demonstrate a positive attitude towards teamwork. The position includes benefits such as a pension contribution and staff discounts.

Benefits

3% pension contribution

Staff discounts on company products

Qualifications

• Experience in office work, particularly in accounting or finance, is advantageous but not essential.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Driving license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle credit control, including processing orders and payments.
• Input payment receipts into SAP and Excel.
• Prepare daily sales reports and update cash flow records.

Skills

Excel proficiency (including VLOOKUP)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our Client is Europe’s largest importer and wholesaler of traditional oriental food products, supplying East Asian restaurants, food service sectors, and major supermarket chains throughout Europe.

This role is suitable for individuals starting their career in accounting (no experience required), with good PC skills, numeracy, and a positive attitude towards teamwork.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities:

1. Handle credit control, including processing orders and payments from customers via phone and email.
2. Input payment receipts from customers into SAP and Excel.
3. Communicate with suppliers and customers, answer calls, and issue credit notes in coordination with the Sales department.
4. Verify all payment receipts against bank and credit card statements.
5. Prepare daily sales reports and update cash flow records.
6. Post invoices, payments, staff expenses, and credit card statements in SAP.
7. Reconcile multi-currency bank accounts.
8. Prepare weekly payment runs and process other General Ledger payments.
9. Support month-end closing procedures and document preparation.
10. Create online banking payments, post invoices, journals, and staff expenses.
11. Maintain daily cash books, check bank statements, and reconcile accounts.
12. Manage petty cash and monthly SAP entries.
13. Record credit card statements, administer accounts, and produce monthly reconciliations.
14. Process employee expense claims, verify documentation, and maintain records.
15. Prepare payments and ensure proper approval and documentation.
16. Calculate monthly staff expenses and sickness allowances.

Requirements:

• Experience in office work, particularly in accounting or finance, is advantageous but not essential.
• Proficiency in Excel (including VLOOKUP) and analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP is beneficial but not required.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Driving license is an advantage.

Conditions:

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
• Benefits include a 3% pension contribution and staff discounts on company products.

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Location: Central London (City Area) | Salary: up to £48,000/year