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Job ID : 1589512 Date Updated : April 21st, 2026

PR/118531 | (Japanese Speaking) Financial Administrator

Location United Kingdom, Hertfordshire
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

Company: Japanese company 

Position: Financial Administrator (Japanese Speaking)

Location: Hertfordshire (hybrid working)

Salary: Depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

As a Financial Administrator, you will be involved in a broad range of finance and accounting support activities, including:

  • Processing supplier invoices and supporting payment runs

  • Preparing and issuing sales invoices and assisting with debt collection

  • Performing bank reconciliations and ensuring accuracy between SAP and bank statements

  • Posting journals and supporting month‑end close activities

  • Maintaining fixed asset records

  • Supporting internal and external audit processes

  • Assisting with budgeting activities and financial analysis

  • Supporting VAT returns and expense processing

  • Handling filing, document management, and record keeping

  • Supporting communication and coordination with the Japanese headquarters, including approvals, contracts, and administrative tasks

  • Providing general finance and administrative support as required by the Financial Controller

 

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will bring:

  • Proven experience in an administrative or finance support role

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • The ability to work effectively in both English and Japanese, including basic translation support

  • Practical experience with Microsoft Excel (e.g. formulas, lookups, pivot tables)

  • A well‑organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

  • The confidence to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

Experience with SAP or IBM Notes is an advantage, but not essential. An interest in or familiarity with the video games industry would be welcomed.

 

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding. 

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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • United Kingdom, Hertfordshire

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Audit, Tax Accounting

Job Category