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経理アシスタント/ Accounting Assistant

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A global consulting agency is looking for an Accounting Assistant. The selected candidate will support daily accounting operations, financial data management, banking activities, and general administrative tasks while assisting with monthly and annual closing processes. This is a direct contract role.

Responsibilities:

  • Process daily journal entries using accounting software such as Freee
  • Manage cash and funds by verifying bank transactions and maintaining the cash book
  • Issue invoices to clients and organise received receipts
  • Process employee expense reimbursements, including transportation and business travel expenses
  • Assist with monthly and annual closing procedures
  • Enter and manage financial data using accounting software
  • Process bank transfers to business partners and employees
  • Verify and report bank account balances
  • Open and manage bank accounts
  • Maintain filing systems and organise documents
  • Handle phone calls, emails, and external enquiries
  • Coordinate with other departments

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping
  • Intermediate proficiency in Google Sheets, MS Office Suite, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, PivotTables, and data analysis
  • Possess a valid accounting knowledge equivalent to Nissho Bookkeeping Level 2
  • Professional level Japanese; proficient in English (TOEIC 650+)

About the Company:

This company is a multidisciplinary consulting agency providing professional services across a range of business functions. It values collaboration, operational excellence, and proactive problem-solving in a dynamic working environment.

Keywords:

経理, 簿記, 会計, 財務データ管理, 月次決算, 年次決算, 銀行業務, 経費精算, 一般事務, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 2CQQQB

Contract Type: Contract / Haken

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Accountant

Industry: Consultancy

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Entry Level

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 2CQQQB-25F929C2

Date posted: 30 July 2026

Consultant: Yuki Inata