Accounting coordinator

A Japanese food manufacturing company is currently recruiting an Accounting Coordinator to join its North London office. In this role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounts payable and receivable processes, supporting accurate invoice processing, maintaining ledger records, and ensuring timely collections and payments while working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have experience in accounting or finance administration, strong numerical and organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. Proficiency in Japanese, Mandarin, or Korean, or familiarity with those cultures, would be advantageous. New graduates with a degree in Accounting are also welcome to apply. ------------------------------------------- Eligible applicants: - (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner - (X) NOT eligible: Working holiday, Graduate visa, Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship Work type: Hybrid working available Visa support: No ------------------------------------------- TYPE: Permanent, full-time WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:30 from Monday to Friday SALARY: £27k-£32K depending on experience START: ASAP LOCATION: Enfield, North London (3 days per week in the office after probation) Accounting coordinator Main Responsibilities: • Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner • Ensure invoices are properly coded and documented • Maintain supplier general ledger accounts and keep ledgers up to date • Maintain supplier general ledger accounts and keep ledgers up to date • Collaborate with other departments to resolve supplier issues • Manage monthly expenses and prepare reports for management • Process customer invoices accurately and on time • Review invoice disputes and discrepancies and work to resolve them • Develop and implement collection strategies to reduce outstanding receivables • Monitor overdue customer accounts and follow up on payments • Reconcile payments and resolve invoice/receipt discrepancies • Prepare and analyse accounts receivable aging reports • Maintain positive relationships with customers and address their inquiries and concerns • Provide general support to the finance and accounting team when required Accounting coordinator Ideal Candidate: • Fluent in English • 1-3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role • Understanding of basic accounting principles • Experience with month-end support and reconciliations • Good numerical accuracy and attention to detail • Strong Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office; experience with accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP) is an advantage ** All applicants for the accounting coordinator must have the right to work in the country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.