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ARアカウンタント/ AR Accountant

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A renowned international law firm is looking for an AR Accountant. The selected candidate will manage accounts payable operations, cashier support, and accounting tasks to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Process supplier invoices and staff expense claims, ensuring compliance and instructing AP processing
  • Manage payment schedules and follow up on outstanding payments or documents
  • Support cashier functions by reviewing bank activities and escalating discrepancies
  • Handle client monies according to global policies and manage related banking operations
  • Prepare basic accounting journals and assist in financial analysis
  • Coordinate with banks, post offices, and authorities for finance-related tasks

Requirements:

  • 2-3 years of experience in accounting/ finance department
  • Experience in a law firm or professional services firm is a plus
  • Prior experience with Japanese consumption tax and withholding tax
  • Proficient in MS Excel
  • Possess valid accounting/bookkeeping certification (Boki Grade 3+) is preferred
  • Business level written and verbal English (TOEIC 780+) and Japanese

About the Company:

One of the world’s largest law firms which offers legal and expert advising in the areas of corporate law, finances, risk management, real estate among others.

Keywords:

アカウンティング, ファイナンス, 経理, 財務, 会計, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: PJ31MR

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Payable / Receivable

Industry: Legal

Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥6,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: English - Business level

Second Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: PJ31MR-B67E5A8E

Date posted: 28 June 2025

Consultant: Wesley Tynan