Ref: TY45302

Japanese speaking Accountant

Sector Accounting/Audit
Type Full-time, Permanent
Location London
Salary (Annual) Negotiable / Neg
A Japanese food company in central London is currently recruiting a Japanese speaking Accountant (Manager level).
Accounting experience in the UK is essential for this role, and understanding of Japanese culture and business level Japanese will be required.
Due to the small size of the office, they are looking for someone who is flexible and proactive in a wide range of non-accounting duties.
TY45302

TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday
SALARY: Depending on experience
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Central London

Accountant Main Responsibilities:
• Checking and inputting data into the accounting system
• Processing of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts
• Issuing invoices
• Processing payments
• Processing of expense reimbursements
• Cash flow management support
• Liaising with external accounting firms
• Supporting for the preparation of consolidated financial statements to be submitted to the head office in Japan
• Preparing various reports and sending them to the head office in Japan
• Managing insurance and rental contracts
• Liaising with banks, HMRC, local authorities, Business Link
• Other general administrative duties and reporting to the head office as required

Accountant Ideal Candidate:
• Accounting experience in the UK is essential
• Experience using accounting systems
• Experience dealing with consolidated accounts with the head office in Japan is preferred
• Business level English (TOEIC 850 or above, IELTS 6.0 or above) and Japanese (JLPT N2 or above)
• A good eye for detail and the ability to work accurately
• Problem-solving skills and willing to learn new area

** All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
Updated: 167 days ago
Ref: TY45302