Japanese speaking Finance Team Assistant

People First; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

People First in the United Kingdom is seeking a Japanese-speaking Finance Team Assistant to join our Central London office on a permanent, on-site basis.

The role covers accounting, cash management, financial reporting, J-SOX and internal audit support, and general administration. You will liaise with stakeholders in Japan and the UK, handle payments, closing processes, and travel arrangements while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Formación

• Japanese language proficiency at mother tongue level.
• Experience in accounting, finance, audit or related field desirable.
• Experience with cash management, financial closing and expense processing advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Accounting & Cash Management: handle monthly project funding, monitor payments, maintain cash books, invoices and payments.
• Financial Reporting & Audit: bookkeeping liaison, accruals, closing processes and audits.
• J-SOX & Internal Audit: support annual J-SOX and audits; liaise with Tokyo head office and external firms.
• General Administration: manage approvals, travel arrangements, IT support, research and reporting.

Conocimientos

Japanese language

Descripción del empleo

Salary: £35,000-£40,000

Contract: Permanent

Location: Central London, onsite

Japanese speaking Finance Team Assistant - Responsibilities:

Accounting & Cash Management

• Arrange and manage monthly project funding
• Monitor incoming and outgoing payments
• Maintain cash books
• Manage invoices and related documentation
• Set up incoming and outgoing payments via online banking
• Coordinate monthly employee expense claims
• Manage and consolidate office expenses

Financial Reporting & Audit

• Handle bookkeeping and liaise with external bookkeeping providers
• Coordinate accruals and outstanding expenses
• Support quarterly and annual closing processes, as well as external audits

J-SOX & Internal Audit

• Support annual J-SOX and internal audit activities
• Liaise with external audit/consulting firms and the Tokyo head office
• Coordinate the exchange of relevant documents and materials
• Respond to queries and requests for information

General Administration

• Maintain and manage approval documents, contracts, and other records
• Arrange business travel
• Provide general IT support
• Conduct research and prepare reports and other materials as required

Japanese speaking Finance Team Assistant - Candidate Profile

• Japanese to mother tongue standard
• Previous experience in accounting, finance, audit, or a related field is desirable
• Experience in cash management, financial closing, and employee expense processing is particularly advantageous
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to handle numbers and documentation accurately

Visa Requirements

Applicants must hold UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), EU/EEA Pre-Settled or Settled Status, or a visa that provides a route to permanent residence in the UK.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.