About this role
Salary: £35,000–£40,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Central London, onsite
Japanese speaking Finance Team Assistant - Responsibilities:
Accounting & Cash Management
Arrange and manage monthly project fundingMonitor incoming and outgoing paymentsMaintain cash booksManage invoices and related documentationSet up incoming and outgoing payments via online bankingCoordinate monthly employee expense claimsManage and consolidate office expenses Financial Reporting & Audit
Handle bookkeeping and liaise with external bookkeeping providersCoordinate accruals and outstanding expensesSupport quarterly and annual closing processes, as well as external audits J-SOX & Internal Audit
Support annual J-SOX and internal audit activitiesLiaise with external audit/consulting firms and the Tokyo head officeCoordinate the exchange of relevant documents and materialsRespond to queries and requests for information General Administration
Maintain and manage approval documents, contracts, and other recordsArrange business travelProvide general IT supportConduct research and prepare reports and other materials as required
Japanese speaking Finance Team Assistant - Candidate Profile
Japanese to mother tongue standardPrevious experience in accounting, finance, audit, or a related field is desirableExperience in cash management, financial closing, and employee expense processing is particularly advantageousStrong attention to detail, with the ability to handle numbers and documentation accurately
Visa Requirements
Applicants must hold UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), EU/EEA Pre-Settled or Settled Status, or a visa that provides a route to permanent residence in the UK.
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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