Japanese Speaking - Accountant & Administration Manager

Title: Japanese Speaking - Accountant & Administration Manager

Salary: £40,000 £55,000+Bonus

Location: South London

Job status: Permanent

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (2-3 days per week Hybrid working available after initial training.)

Start date: January 2027

Japanese Speaking - Accountant & Administration Manager - Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day accounting, month-end and year-end closing, and preparation of financial statements
• Management of accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, and multi-currency transactions
• Budget preparation, budget vs. actual analysis, and financial reporting to management
• Payroll, attendance management, and employee onboarding/offboarding
• Administration of employment contracts, office management, and general administrative duties
• Accounting system management and process improvement

Japanese Speaking - Accountant & Administration Manager - Requirements:

• Proven accounting experience, with the ability to independently handle bookkeeping through to month-end and year-end closing
• Practical experience using QuickBooks or Sage
• Native-level Japanese and advanced business-level English
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations (including VAT) is an advantage
• Experience in import/export, international trade, or food wholesale industries is an advantage

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