Job Vacancy: Assistant for Accounts Section
2026/1/8
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am-6:00pm (Lunch hour: 12:45pm-1:45pm) with possibility of overtime work
Location: Embassy of Japan, 101-104 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7JT
Salary: TBD according to qualifications and experience
Application deadline: 23 January 2026
Start Date: Late February – Early March (TBC)
Job details:
The Embassy seeks a qualified person to work as an assistant for the Accounts Section. Duties include assisting with accounting and general administrative tasks including clerical work, various research projects, and event support.
Requirements:
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV (as detailed as possible) and proof of identity (passport) by email to the address indicated below. Applicants who are not UK nationals must also provide a copy of documents confirming valid immigration status permitting employment in the UK (e.g. Permanent residency, spouse visa of a British national).
Email: account-events@ld.mofa.go.jp
*We do not accept applications by post.
*Please note that submitted documents will NOT be returned.
Notes:
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK in accordance with the actual Immigration Act. YMS is not eligible. The Embassy does not offer visa support.
The successful applicant shall serve a probation period immediately after the date of the start of the employment. The Embassy may extend the probation period.
It is the Embassy’s policy that we do not give any kind of feedback of the interviews. Enquiries by telephone will not be accepted. Applicants will not be notified of the outcome of the document screening stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to the first interview.
Location: Embassy of Japan, 101-104 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7JT
Salary: TBD according to qualifications and experience
Application deadline: 23 January 2026
Start Date: Late February – Early March (TBC)
Job details:
The Embassy seeks a qualified person to work as an assistant for the Accounts Section. Duties include assisting with accounting and general administrative tasks including clerical work, various research projects, and event support.
Requirements:
- Japanese language proficiency equivalent to native level, both spoken and written
- A good command of English language proficiency, both spoken and written
- Candidates with limited accounting experience but a positive attitude and flexibility are desirable
- Proficiency in IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV (as detailed as possible) and proof of identity (passport) by email to the address indicated below. Applicants who are not UK nationals must also provide a copy of documents confirming valid immigration status permitting employment in the UK (e.g. Permanent residency, spouse visa of a British national).
Email: account-events@ld.mofa.go.jp
*We do not accept applications by post.
*Please note that submitted documents will NOT be returned.
Notes:
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK in accordance with the actual Immigration Act. YMS is not eligible. The Embassy does not offer visa support.
The successful applicant shall serve a probation period immediately after the date of the start of the employment. The Embassy may extend the probation period.
It is the Embassy’s policy that we do not give any kind of feedback of the interviews. Enquiries by telephone will not be accepted. Applicants will not be notified of the outcome of the document screening stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to the first interview.