Accounting and Tax Staff

About the Company

A company in the professional advisory services industry provides accounting, tax, payroll, HR, corporate support, and consulting services to domestic and multinational clients. As part of a global network, the organisation supports businesses throughout their lifecycle and offers professionals the opportunity to work on cross-border engagements in an international, collaborative, and flexible environment.


About the Role

The Accounting & Tax Staff role offers an exciting opportunity to support multinational clients while contributing to the establishment and growth of a new office in Osaka. Working closely with international stakeholders, you will provide accounting, tax, and advisory services in a collaborative environment that combines professional development, client exposure, and flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities
Provide bookkeeping services in both Japanese and English for the Japanese entities, branches, and representative offices of multinational organisations.
Prepare monthly financial statements and accounting reports for overseas headquarters.
Manage cash flow activities and support payment processing services.
Maintain fixed asset registers and calculate depreciation expenses.
Prepare corporate tax, consumption tax, and fixed asset tax returns.
Support accounting software implementation projects.
Provide advisory support on accounting and tax-related matters as the primary contact for assigned clients.

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
At least 2 years of practical experience in monthly and annual closing services within an accounting firm or related environment.
Alternatively, experience in accounting and financial closing operations within a multinational or international business environment.
Business experience using English for reading and writing.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
Interest in developing expertise in accounting and taxation within an international environment.

Preferred:

Certified Tax Accountant qualification or partial qualification completion.
Certified Public Accountant qualification.
U.S. CPA qualification.