Job Description

Japanese-Speaking Junior Accountant n
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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 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.

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nKey Responsibilities n
nBookkeeping & 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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nAccounts Payable & Receivable n
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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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nReconciliations n
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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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nFinancial Reporting Support n
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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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nTeam Support n
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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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nSkills & Experience n
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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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- Valuable 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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nWhat's on Offer? n
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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 at***********@hoban.com.auor visit for additional contact details.

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📌 Japanese-Speaking Junior Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 HOBAN Recruitment
📍 Sydney