Company: Japanese company
Position: Financial Administrator (Japanese Speaking)
Location: Hertfordshire (hybrid working)
Salary: Depending on experience
Key Responsibilities
As a Financial Administrator, you will be involved in a broad range of finance and accounting support activities, including:
Processing supplier invoices and supporting payment runs
Preparing and issuing sales invoices and assisting with debt collection
Performing bank reconciliations and ensuring accuracy between SAP and bank statements
Posting journals and supporting month‑end close activities
Maintaining fixed asset records
Supporting internal and external audit processes
Assisting with budgeting activities and financial analysis
Supporting VAT returns and expense processing
Handling filing, document management, and record keeping
Supporting communication and coordination with the Japanese headquarters, including approvals, contracts, and administrative tasks
Providing general finance and administrative support as required by the Financial Controller
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will bring:
Proven experience in an administrative or finance support role
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
The ability to work effectively in both English and Japanese, including basic translation support
Practical experience with Microsoft Excel (e.g. formulas, lookups, pivot tables)
A well‑organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
The confidence to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Experience with SAP or IBM Notes is an advantage, but not essential. An interest in or familiarity with the video games industry would be welcomed.