Title
Japanese Speaking Junior Accountant / Finance Assistant
Salary
Up to £28,000 per annum
Job profile
A Japanese global Culture Home are looking for a Junior Accountant / Finance Assistant.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY DUTIES
· Undertake clerical duties e.g. filing, etc.
· Process all invoices in a timely manner with great attention to detail
· Ensure proper escalation, prioritisation, and remediation of issues so no backlogs occur
· Ensuring all invoices are approved in accordance with our internal processes
· Preparation and review of payment runs as required
· Reconcile supplier accounts and review all supplier statements
· Liaise with suppliers and project managers to resolve issues
· Working as part of a team to assist with the raising of sales invoices
· Assist with the month-end close including processing of accounting journals and reconciliations (inc. bank) as required
· Assistance with ad hoc finance projects as they arise
· Deal with ad hoc queries as necessary
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
· Holders of a finance-related bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university is preferred
· At least one year of experience in a finance or accounts-based role
CAPABILITIES
· Excellent written and spoken English, proficient to high business language standard
· Japanese language skills are advantageous
· Excellent excel skills including pivot tables and vlookup.
· Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
· Excellent time management skills, including ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines
· Proactive, self-starter attitude; helping to improve processes and reduce likelihood of errors
Location
London
Hours
Mon – Friday 0900am – 0500pm
Visa
Eligible to work in the UK without any restriction
About our client
Japanese global culture home