Ref: MI45153

Japanese Speaking Office Manager

Sector Others
Type Full-time, Permanent
Location North England
Salary (Annual) £32,000 - 38,000 / Year
An international Japanese corporation is currently recruiting an Office Manager at their Manchester office.
You will be responsible for multi-tasking office operations, including HR, logistics, compliance and legal, with a focus on accounting.
The ideal candidate should have previous experience managing a small team.
Understanding of Japanese culture and some Japanese skill would be advantageous.
Parking is available and car commuting is possible.
MY45153

TYPE: Permanent, full-time
SALARY: up to £32-38K depending on experience, with good benefits
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Manchester (Office based) / WFH is partially applicable after probation

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Line management (managing members of administrative staff)
• Office Management (facilities management, service provider management, IT support)
• HR (general/daily HR matters, coordination with service provider)
• Sales, Finance and Accounting (order handling, delivery arrangement, invoicing, purchase and sales ledger, credit control, legal contracts)
• Personal Assistance (diary management, travel arrangements)
• Audit response

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:
• A bright and energetic professional, with a flexible approach who enjoys a demanding business environment and works well under pressure
• AAT qualifications preferred
• Well-organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• A hard-working team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to assist all members of the team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with ERP system such as SAP is required (Training is offered as necessary)
• Good language skills. Fluency in English is essential; Japanese language skills advantageous
• Strong IT skills, including using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Finance and accounting knowledge will be advantageous
• Work experience as a sales coordinator/office manager/customer service (B to B) in the Manchester area would be advantageous

• Ideally previous experience managing a small team


** All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
Updated: 8 days ago
Ref: MI45153