Finance Assistant- Ecommerce

• Oversee the daily financial operations related to ecommerce activity in the Japanese market, ensuring all tasks are carried out accurately and within specified timeframes
• Manage end-to-end accounting processes in line with Japanese statutory, tax and audit requirements, including invoice processing, returns reconciliation, and revenue recognition
• Support the Merchant of Record (MoR) framework within the Japanese market, ensuring transaction flows are accurately processed and reported
• Ensure full compliance with local Japanese financial regulations, ecommerce legislation and global company standards
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring deposits, payments and third-party settlements are recorded and matched correctly
• Provide timely and accurate monthly financial reports and analysis to stakeholders, extracting data from ERP and ecommerce platforms and supporting informed decision-making
• Collaborate with internal finance teams, tax advisors, external auditors and local ecommerce partners to ensure alignment of all financial processes and reporting
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team to optimise efficiency and maintain internal controls

• Previous experience working within a finance function (2 years), ideally supporting international or ecommerce markets
• Good understanding of financial regulations and accounting standards, particularly with reference to international business
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• SAP experience highly desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player with good communication and organisational skills

Japanese language skills are an advantage but not essential

• Staff discounts
• Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.)
• Perkbox Discounts and Wellness Hub
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Training and hands-on experience
• Opportunities to build new skills and gain valuable industry knowledge