Japanese Speaking Accounting Assistant

Our client, a well-established company in Sydney, is seeking an Entry-Level Japanese Speaking Accounting Assistant with Japanese language skills to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in accounting within a supportive and structured environment.

As a Japanese Speaking Accounting Assistant, you will assist with day-to-day financial operations, supporting the team to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial data. This role is ideal for someone with a basic understanding of accounting principles who is eager to learn and develop their skills, and who can communicate effectively in Japanese and English.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions

• Assist with bank and account reconciliations

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities

• Maintain accurate financial records in the accounting system

• Assist with internal reporting and documentation for audits

• Liaise with internal departments and Japanese-speaking stakeholders to resolve financial discrepancies

• Provide general administrative support to the finance team

• Handle ad-hoc duties

Requirements:

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Basic understanding of accounting principles

• Proficiency in Japanese and English

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Table, Vlook Up etc)

• Good organisational and time-management skills

• Strong communication skills

• Full working rights in Australia (Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia)

If you are a motivated individual looking to start your accounting career and can communicate effectively in Japanese, we would love to hear from you.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.