We are currently seeking to hire a fully qualified accountant with a determined focus on a professional career for the post of a Senior Accountant. The post calls for a highly organized and motivated individual. The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in a client accounting role. The selected candidate will be responsible for a portfolio of clients, whilst reporting to the manager and the assistant manager in charge. Good command of both written and spoken English is a must. Speaking and understanding Italian will be considered an asset.
Duties
- Planning the work of the accounts department
- Reviewing work carried out by the Accounts Executives as well as other junior members of staff
- Carrying out tasks within pre-determined deadlines
- Ensuring compliance with accounting policies
- Interacting with superiors and carrying out their requests
- Liaising with auditors
- Liaising with clients and addressing any of their queries
- Preparing VAT returns
- Preparing year-end management accounts
- Updating clients’ bookkeeping on a monthly basis
Skills
- Ability to work without supervision
- Attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Handling confidential information
- Performing work under pressure
- Solid understanding of GAPSME and IFRS
- Strong prioritization and organization skills