English–Japanese Bilingual Accounting Staff

(Part-time / Independent Contractor)

Employment / Contract Type

• Part-time employee or independent contractor

• The contract type will be determined individually based on responsibilities, availability, and preferences.

Working Style  (Important)

• Principle: Office-based work

• Minimum availability: 2 days per week

Partial remote work may be permitted depending on job scope, experience, and proficiency.

Full remote work is not available.
We prioritize team collaboration and consistent work quality.

Responsibilities

You will mainly be responsible for the following tasks:

• Bookkeeping using cloud accounting software (freee)

• Assistance with monthly and annual financial closing

• Assistance with corporate tax and consumption tax filings

• Client communication in English (email, Slack, online meetings)

Verification of transactions using overseas payment and financial tools (PayPal, Wise, Stripe, Airwallex, etc.)

CFO support tasks, including:

• Cash flow monitoring

• Basic financial analysis

• Organizing data for management decision-making

• Project and task management using internal tools

This is not a “data entry only” role.
We value understanding the background behind numbers and sharing insights appropriately with clients and the team.

Requirements

• Practical experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance (experience in either an accounting firm or an operating company is acceptable)

• Business-level English skills (email and meeting communication)

• JLPT N2–level Japanese required (no certificate required, if proficienct)

• Basic PC skills (Excel and comfort with cloud-based tools)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with foreign companies or international clients

• Ability to explain accounting and tax matters clearly in English

• Positive attitude toward cloud accounting and digital transformation (DX)

• Strong interest in learning Japanese accounting and tax practices through hands-on work

• Strong team communication and collaboration skills

• Interest in expanding into tax or CFO-related responsibilities in the future

• Interest in crypto assets and Web3-related fields

Compensation & Terms

Part-time

• Hourly rate: approx. ¥1,500 – ¥2,500

• Final rate determined based on experience and scope of responsibilities

Independent Contractor

• Compensation to be discussed individually based on workload and availability

• Flexible structure (hourly rate, monthly fee, or project-based)

Working Hours / Days

• Minimum of 2 days per week

• Daily working hours negotiable (fixed days, fixed hours, etc. can be discussed)

Location

Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (Shimokitazawa Office)
Partial remote work may be available depending on responsibilities.

What Makes This Position Unique

• An accounting role where English is used daily in real business settings

• Fully cloud-based, DX-driven environment (no paper-heavy or overly person-dependent processes)

• Opportunity to build solid accounting and tax foundations through hands-on work

• Possibility of transitioning to full-time employment or a primary contract role based on performance and fit

What LOOK UP ACCOUNTING Values

• Responsibility for work quality

• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset

• Continuous skill development through practical experience

How to Apply

Please apply through the application form with your resume and work history attached.

During the interview, we will carefully align on availability, working hours, and contract type.