Japanese Speaking Financial Administrator - Hybrid

About the role

We are looking for a bilingual Japanese‑English Financial Administrator to join our team in Hertfordshire on a hybrid basis. The role supports the Finance department by handling day‑to‑day accounting tasks, liaising with our Japanese headquarters and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Submit SAP codes in Japanese as directed by the Financial Controller.
• Enter supplier invoices and raise payment runs, including ad‑hoc payments.
• Produce sales invoices, manage debt collection and process employee expenses.
• Perform bank reconciliations and match SAP records to bank statements.
• Enter month‑end journals and record fixed‑asset transactions.
• Assist with internal and external annual audits and support the budgeting process.
• Provide financial analysis support and help prepare VAT returns.
• File and archive invoices and act as a liaison for approval procedures, contracts and IT matters with the Japanese headquarters.

Required profile

• Fluent communication in both English and Japanese, with the ability to translate as needed.
• Finance experience is desirable but not essential; corporate administration experience is required.
• Basic proficiency in Excel; familiarity with functions such as SUMIFS, VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Excel
• SAP

What we offer

• Permanent contract with a competitive salary of up to £35,000 per year.
• Hybrid working model – three days in the office and two days remote.
• Opportunity to work in an international environment with a Japanese headquarters.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace committed to diversity.