Accounts Assistant - Japanese Speaking

Your new companyWe 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 roleReporting 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 nowIf 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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