Job Description
Japanese-Speaking Junior Accountant
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Join a Supportive Team and Build Your Accounting Career
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Hybrid work environment
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Ongoing training and mentoring
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Clear career progression opportunities
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Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
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Opportunity to develop into an Accountant or Senior Accountant role
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We are currently seeking a Japanese-Speaking Junior Accountant to join a growing and agile team. This position is ideal for someone with 1 to 3 years of accounting experience who is eager to develop their technical accounting skills and build a long-term career in the profession. Our client is committed to investing in their people through structured training, hands‐on learning, and mentorship from experienced accounting professionals. If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and fluent in Japanese, we would love to hear from you.
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Key Responsibilities
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Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing
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Process daily accounting transactions and journal entries
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Maintain accurate general ledger records
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Ensure data accuracy and compliance with accounting procedures
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Accounts Payable & Receivable
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Prepare and issue customer invoices
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Process supplier invoices and payments
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Monitor receivables and follow up on outstanding accounts
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Reconciliations
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Perform monthly bank reconciliations
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Reconcile supplier statements and balance sheet accounts
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Investigate and resolve discrepancies
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Financial Reporting Support
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Assist with the preparation of monthly management reports and financial statements
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Support BAS preparation and other compliance reporting requirements
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Contribute to month‐end and year‐end processes
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Team Support
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Assist senior accountants with audit preparation
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Support payroll processing activities
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Provide general administrative and ad hoc support as required
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Skills & Experience
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Native or business‐level Japanese language skills
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Strong understanding of Japanese business culture and communication styles
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1 to 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Good organizational and time management skills
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Accounting qualification (Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent) preferred
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Experience using accounting software is advantageous
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A positive attitude and willingness to learn
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What's on Offer?
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Comprehensive training and mentoring
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Exposure to diverse accounting responsibilities
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Hybrid working arrangement
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Friendly and supportive team environment
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Long-term career growth opportunities
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Opportunity to work closely with both Japanese and local businesses
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At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator
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📌 Japanese-Speaking Junior Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 HOBAN Recruitment
📍 New South Wales