Tax & assurance recruitment
Tax recruitment experts: Trusted for senior roles across Japan
Robert Walters Japan has been listening to the voices of tax and assurance professionals for over 20 years, earning trust and recognition in the recruitment industry. Named the Best Large Recruitment Company of the Year and The Specialist Recruitment Company of the Year at the Recruitment Industry Awards in Japan, we are dedicated to connecting top talent with the right opportunities.
With many years of international experience recruiting tax professionals, we are a trusted name in the tax recruitment market. We offer high-quality career advice, market insight, and rewarding tax roles. With our dedicated tax & assurance team, you can be reassured that you will be talking to specialists in this field who understand the nuances of tax and assurance recruitment in Japan, helping you find the right opportunity to advance your career.
The roles we specialise in
Meet your expert tax & assurance recruiters

Minghe Li
Tax & Assurance, Tokyo
Formerly a consultant at a Big 4 firm, Ming excels in connecting top talent with roles in consulting & advisory firms. He joined the business in 2017.
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How do you ensure diversity and inclusion in the tax & assurance candidates you present?
We leverage industry-leading processes and technologies to present our clients with a diverse pool of candidates. By focusing on key competencies, aptitudes, and skill sets, we ensure a bias-free recruitment process at every stage. Our award-winning Recruitment Inclusivity Audit helps clients identify and eliminate potential biases in their hiring practices. This holistic approach ensures that you attract and hire diverse talent while fostering an inclusive environment. Learn more about how our inclusive hiring solutions can support your business goals here. -
How do you evaluate a candidate's suitability for a tax & assurance position beyond their technical abilities?
At Robert Walters, our tax & assurance recruiters assess more than just CVs. We evaluate key soft skills like communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to ensure candidates align with your company’s culture and values. With over 35 years of experience, we understand that matching candidates to roles based on their strengths and potential is essential for long-term success. We take pride in finding the right cultural fit for both clients and candidates, ensuring that every placement is a mutually rewarding match beyond technical qualifications. -
How do you stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of tax & assurance recruitment?
Our dedicated innovation team keeps us at the forefront of recruitment technologies, enabling us to streamline processes while focusing on building strategic, human connections. Supported by our in-house market intelligence team, we closely monitor emerging trends in the tax and assurance sector. This proactive approach helps us adapt recruitment strategies to meet evolving market demands. By sharing insights, advice, and thought leadership, we empower our clients with the tools and knowledge to navigate an ever-changing landscape and make informed hiring decisions. -
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Stay ahead with our comprehensive Salary Survey guide, providing the latest salary and compensation trends in the tax and assurance field. Based on over 100,000 permanent, interim, and contract placements across Japan, this guide offers detailed insights into the job market. Request your free copy today. For more tailored insights, our market intelligence team offers bespoke salary benchmarking services, delivering accurate, unbiased data to help you develop competitive strategies to attract and retain top talent. Find out more about our services here.