Audit Assistant Manager - Japanese Speaking

We aresupporting a long-established, London-based professional services firm with a strong reputation in audit, tax and advisory for international clients. As part of their growing China & East Asia Business Desk, they are seeking aJapanese-speaking Audit Assistant Managerwith solid UK audit experience.

You will:

• Lead and manage audit engagements for a portfolio of Japan and wider East Asialinked clients (including UK subsidiaries of international groups and fast-growing businesses).
• Plan and deliver audits under UK auditing standards, overseeing on-site/remote fieldwork and reviewing work prepared by Seniors and juniors.
• Review financial statements under UK GAAP (and IFRS where applicable) and address complex areas such as revenue, group reporting, going concern and estimates.
• Act as day-to-day contact for Japanese and UK stakeholders, using your Japanese language skills to liaise with overseas parent companies and finance teams.
• Work closely with tax and advisory teams and contribute to refining audit processes within the international/East Asia desk.

• Strongexternal audit backgroundin an accountancy practice or professional services firm.
• Experience withSMEs, owner-managed businesses and/or international groups.
• Solid knowledge ofUK GAAPand UK auditing standards (IFRS exposure beneficial).
• Fluent or highly proficient in Japanese(spoken and written); able to explain complex issues clearly to non-UK stakeholders.
• ACA / ACCAqualified(or equivalent).
• Organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple engagements in a fast-paced, international environment.

• Competitive salaryplusstudy supportwhere relevant and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working within a modern framework designed to balance client needs with worklife integration.
• A genuinelynurturing, collaborative culturewith clear career pathways and strong partner/manager support.
• Inclusive, people-focused environment with extensive learning & development, coaching and regular social and networking opportunities.

If you are an experienced UK audit professional who is fluent in Japanese and keen to build a niche in Japan & East Asiafocused work, please contact Baker Thornton for a confidential discussion or submit your CV to be considered

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