At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day accounting and financial reporting while ensuring smooth operations.
- Company: Join a diverse team at a leading firm in South London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and hybrid working after training.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while utilising your Japanese language skills.
- Qualifications: Accounting experience, native-level Japanese, and advanced Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 55000 £ per year.
Salary: £40,000–£55,000 + Bonus
Location: South London
Job status: Permanent
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (2–3 days per week Hybrid working available after initial training.)
Start date: January 2027
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day accounting, month-end and year-end closing, and preparation of financial statements
- Management of accounts payable/receivable, cash flow, and multi-currency transactions
- Budget preparation, budget vs actual analysis, and financial reporting to management
- Payroll, attendance management, and employee onboarding/offboarding
- Administration of employment contracts, office management, and general administrative duties
- Accounting system management and process improvement
Requirements:
- Proven accounting experience, with the ability to independently handle bookkeeping through to month-end and year-end closing
- Practical experience using QuickBooks or Sage
- Native-level Japanese and advanced business-level English
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)
- Knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations (including VAT) is an advantage
- Experience in import/export, international trade, or food wholesale industries is an advantage
People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.
Japanese Speaking Job - Accountant & Administration Manager in London employer: People First
At People First, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values diversity and inclusion. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have ample opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive environment. Join us in a role where your expertise in financial accounting will be valued, and contribute to meaningful projects within a multinational context.
