Japanese Speaking Accounting & Administration Officer - Hybrid

About HOBAN Recruitment

This opportunity is presented by HOBAN Recruitment - We are Melbourne's only 100% Japanese-owned recruitment agency, with its head office based in Japan. Leveraging strong networks between Australia and Japan, HOBAN specialises in connecting bilingual professionals with leading businesses across diverse industries.

About the oportunity

We are currently partnering with a close knit Melbourne Melbourne-based organisation located in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne seeking a Japanese-speaking Accounting & Administration Officer to join their collaborative and supportive team.

This is a varied and hands-on role combining both finance and administrative functions, ideal for someone who enjoys a diverse workload and thrives in a close-knit team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping with accuracy and attention to detail
• Oversee invoicing processes and coordinate payments
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Monitor and process company expenses
• Prepare financial data, reports, and supporting documentation
• Liaise with external accounting partners as required
• Support reporting and provide insights to management

Administration & Office Support

• Provide high-level administrative support to management
• Coordinate office maintenance, facilities, and service providers
• Manage office supplies, vendor relationships, and invoice processing
• Support daily office operations and general administration
• Assist with reporting requirements for Head Office
• Coordinate logistics and operational activities
• Maintain accurate company records and compliance documentation

About You

• Native or business-level proficiency in Japanese
• Ideally a minimum 5 years' experience in accounting, and office administration
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong multitasking ability
• Proficient in managing varied responsibilities in a small team environment
• Full working rights in Australia (PR, Partner Visa, or Australian Citizen)
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday (with 2 days WFH hybrid arrangement)
• University degree is neccesary

Please note: This is a permanent position. Working Holiday Visa and Student Visa holders are not eligible.

Apply Now

If you are seeking a diverse role where you can contribute across both accouting and administration within a supportive and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

📩 Contact: melbourne@ssb.hoban.com.au

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.

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 adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.