Japanese-Speaking Junior Accountant

Japanese-Speaking Junior Accountant 

Join a Supportive Team and Build Your Accounting Career 

• Hybrid work environment 
• Ongoing training and mentoring 
• Clear career progression opportunities 
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture 
• Opportunity to develop into an Accountant or Senior Accountant role 

We are currently seeking a Japanese-Speaking Junior Accountant to join a growing and dynamic team. This position is ideal for someone with 1 to 3 years of accounting experience who is eager to develop their technical accounting skills and build a long-term career in the profession. Our client is committed to investing in their people through structured training, hands-on learning, and mentorship from experienced accounting professionals. If you are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and fluent in Japanese, we would love to hear from you. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
Responsibilities will be tailored according to your accounting skills and experience and may include: 

Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing 

• Process daily accounting transactions and journal entries 
• Maintain accurate general ledger records 
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with accounting procedures 

Accounts Payable & Receivable 

• Prepare and issue customer invoices 
• Process supplier invoices and payments 
• Monitor receivables and follow up on outstanding accounts 

Reconciliations 

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations 
• Reconcile supplier statements and balance sheet accounts 
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies 

Financial Reporting Support 

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management reports and financial statements 
• Support BAS preparation and other compliance reporting requirements 
• Contribute to month-end and year-end processes 

Team Support 

• Assist senior accountants with audit preparation 
• Support payroll processing activities 
• Provide general administrative and ad hoc support as required 

Skills & Experience 
To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Native or business-level Japanese language skills 
• Strong understanding of Japanese business culture and communication styles 
• 1 to 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience 
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy 
• Good organizational and time management skills 
• Accounting qualification (Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent) preferred 
• Experience using accounting software is advantageous 
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn 

What's on Offer? 

• Comprehensive training and mentoring 
• Exposure to diverse accounting responsibilities 
• Hybrid working arrangement 
• Friendly and supportive team environment 
• Long-term career growth opportunities 
• Opportunity to work closely with both Japanese and local businesses 

 
You will be supported and encouraged to achieve your professional goals while developing your accounting expertise. Individuals who demonstrate initiative, commitment, and a strong work ethic will be given every opportunity to advance their careers within the business. 


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 www.hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.