Japanese Speaking Senior Acca Trainee Accountant in London

17 hours ago


London, United Kingdom Japanese Financial Solutions Ltd Full time

**Japanese-Speaking ACCA Trainee Accountant**

**Location**: Old Street, London (3-minute walk from Old Street tube station)
**Salary**: £32,000 per annum + overtime payments at the same pay rate

**Benefits**:

- ACCA study support allowance (up to £2,000 per year)
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Standard auto-enrolment pension

**About Us**

We are a well-established accounting firm specialised in Japanese corporate clients. With a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance, we support businesses with financial reporting, tax planning, and management accounting. Our team values collaboration, attention to detail, and continuous professional growth.

**The Role**

We are seeking a **Japanese-speaking Trainee Accountant** to join our team in London. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and detail-oriented individual with at least **three years of practical experience** in an accounting department (either in the UK or Japan).

As a **Trainee Accountant**, you will gain hands-on experience in financial reporting and compliance while working closely with senior accountants. This role will suit someone looking to **advance their career in accounting** with the benefit of financing your **ACCA study**.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Management accounts preparation** for clients
- **Payroll processing**, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- **VAT and Corporation Tax calculations** and submissions
- **Liaising with statutory auditors** and supporting audit processes
- **Supervising and coordinating junior staff**, ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently
- Supporting **clients with general accounting queries** and financial reporting
- Assisting in the preparation of **year-end financial statements**

**Key Requirements**

To succeed in this role, you should have:
**At least 3 years of accounting experience** (either in Japan or the UK)
**Fluent Japanese reading and writing skills** (business level)
Strong **numerical and analytical skills**
Excellent **attention to detail and organisational skills**
Ability to **work independently** and **manage junior staff** effectively
A **self-motivated** and proactive approach to work

**Work Environment**

This is a **fully office-based role** at our location near **Old Street tube station**, providing an excellent opportunity for in-person training and professional development.

We look forward to hearing from you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Language training provided

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, EC1V 9NU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Can you use Vlookup, sumif, sort functions in Microsoft Excel?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounting software: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- Japanese (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, EC1V 9NU

Reference ID: JFS 25



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