Japanese speaking Accounting Assistant

A European HQ of a Japanese global trading company is currently recruiting an Accounting Assistant to work in their Düsseldorf office. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting daily accounting operations such as bookkeeping, invoicing, and payment management, while also assisting with broader back‑office functions including general affairs, HR, and IT support. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on accounting experience, be able to work independently, and be flexible to support a wide range of administrative tasks in a small team environment.

Eligibility

• Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, Working Holiday, Graduate
• Not eligible: Student, Requiring visa sponsorship, Freelance

Employment Details

• Type: Permanent, full‑time
• Salary: Around €40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Start: ASAP
• Location: Düsseldorf, Germany

Key Responsibilities

• Process journal entries, invoices, and manage payments and receipts
• Handle accounts receivable and payable (AP/AR)
• Support monthly closing tasks, including balance checks and basic adjustments
• Liaise with external accounting firms
• Maintain accounting data and financial records
• Support general affairs tasks such as office management and coordination
• Assist with HR‑related administrative tasks
• Provide basic IT support (user support and vendor coordination)
• Handle administrative support for expatriate staff

Essential Qualifications

• Practical experience in accounting (journal entries, invoicing, monthly closing support level)
• Ability to work independently and manage daily tasks proactively
• Business‑level English
• Strong Excel skills (basic functions and data management)
• Team‑oriented with a positive and flexible attitude
• Willingness to support a wide range of back‑office tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Native or business level Japanese
• German language skills
• Experience in general affairs, HR, or IT support
• Experience working in a Japanese company

All applicants for the Accounting Assistant must have the right to work in Germany without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

Application Instructions: When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: KM47236) at the top of your message. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.