English–Japanese Bilingual Accounting Staff (Full-Time) – Job Description

Employment Type

Full-time employee (with probationary period)

Working Hours

9:00–18:00 (1-hour break)

After you become familiar with the role and establish a certain level of trust, remote work and flexible hours may be discussed.
In principle, this position is office-based.

Holidays & Leave

• Fully off on weekends (Saturday & Sunday)

• National holidays

• Paid annual leave

• Year-end and New Year holidays

Location

Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (Shimokitazawa Office)
4-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station (Keio Inokashira Line / Odakyu Line)

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

• Monthly salary: ¥250,000 – ¥450,000

• Estimated annual income: approx. ¥3.5M – ¥6.0M (including bonuses)

• Salary review: once per year

Compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and scope of responsibilities.

Benefits & Perks

• Full social insurance coverage

• Transportation allowance

• Casual dress code

• Free drinks from LOOK UP COFFEE

• Partial support for books and training expenses

What Makes This Position Unique

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

• Opportunities to engage not only in tax work but also in management and CFO-level tasks

• Flexible career development paths depending on your interests and strengths (e.g. tax assistant, specialist role, management-oriented track)

What LOOK UP ACCOUNTING Values

• Integrity toward clients

• Open and transparent team communication

• Balancing expertise with flexibility

• A positive attitude toward change and growth

How to Apply

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

During the interview, we will carefully discuss the role, working style, and your future career goals.