Accounts Assistant - Japanese Speaking
Your new company We are working with a growing international technology business based near London Bridge, who are looking to hire a Japanese-speaking Accounts Assistant to support their UK and Japan-facing finance operations.This is a broad transactional finance role, ideal for someone with strong Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Credit Control experience, who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Your new role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Processing supplier invoices and managing the Accounts Payable function
- Raising sales invoices and maintaining the sales ledger
- Credit control - chasing outstanding debts and managing customer queries
- Allocating cash and reconciling customer and supplier accounts
- Liaising with internal stakeholders and Japanese-speaking clients/suppliers
- Supporting month-end activities and general finance admin as required
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role
- Strong working knowledge of AP, AR and credit control
- Fluent Japanese (spoken and written) - essential
- Confident user of accounting systems and Excel
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working to deadlines
- Previous experience in a tech, SaaS, or international business is advantageous
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- Modern offices near London Bridge with excellent transport links
- Hybrid working environment
- Opportunity to join a growing, international tech business
What you need to do now If you are a Japanese-speaking Accounts Assistant looking to develop your career in a dynamic tech environment, we'd love to hear from you.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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