Accounting and Tax Manager

About the Company

A company in the professional advisory services industry provides accounting, tax, HR, payroll, corporate support, consulting, and business advisory services to domestic and multinational organisations. Operating as part of a global professional network, the organisation supports clients throughout their business lifecycle while offering employees international exposure, cross-border project opportunities, and a highly flexible working environment.


About the Role

The Accounting & Tax Manager Candidate role offers the opportunity to play a key part in building and developing a growing Osaka office while supporting multinational clients. This position combines technical accounting and tax expertise with advisory responsibilities, leadership opportunities, and exposure to international business environments. It is ideal for professionals looking to advance towards management while working in a flexible and globally connected organisation.


Responsibilities

Manage accounting and tax services for Japanese subsidiaries, branches, and representative offices of multinational organisations.
Oversee bookkeeping, monthly closing, and preparation of financial reports for overseas headquarters.
Manage cash flow operations, payment processing, and fixed asset administration.
Prepare corporate tax, consumption tax, and fixed asset tax filings.
Support accounting system implementation and process improvement initiatives.
Act as a trusted adviser to clients on accounting and taxation matters.
Lead client engagements and contribute to the development and mentoring of team members.

Employee Benefits:
Benefits
Fully remote working arrangement available within Japan.
Flexible working hours with a flextime system.
Annual bonus.
Incentive scheme.
Qualification allowance.
Position allowance for eligible employees.
Retirement benefit scheme.
Remote working allowance.
Workation programme.
Side business permitted.
Health check-ups and influenza vaccination support.
Club activity subsidy and company-sponsored social events.
Comprehensive social insurance coverage.
Up to 125 annual holidays, plus seasonal, examination, childcare, family care, and special leave provisions.

Requirements

Experience in monthly and annual closing operations within an accounting firm or related professional services environment.
Business-level experience using English for reading and writing.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
Interest in developing long-term expertise in accounting, taxation, and client advisory services.
Desire to take on leadership responsibilities and contribute to organisational growth.


Preferred:
Certified Tax Accountant qualification or partial qualification completion.
Certified Public Accountant qualification.
U.S. CPA qualification.
Experience serving multinational or foreign-owned companies.