Japanese-Speaking Junior Accountant Join a Supportive Team and Build Your Accounting Career n
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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 dynamic 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.
Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing n
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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 nn
- 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 nn
- 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 nn
- 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 nn
- 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 n
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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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? nn
- 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 setting
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- Long-term growth opportunities opportunities
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- Opportunity to work closely with both Japanese and local businesses
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You will be supported and encouraged to achieve your professional goals while developing your accounting expertise. Individuals who demonstrate initiative, commitment, and a strong work ethic will be given every opportunity to advance their careers within the business.
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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 at***********@hoban.com.auor visit additional contact details.