Your new company
We 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 role
Reporting 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 requiredWhat 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 advantageousWhat 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 businessWhat you need to do now
If 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.
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