Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to manage and support accounting operations across multiple EU-based entities. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and effective collaboration with local accounting providers, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience within EU jurisdictions, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to operate in a multi-entity, multi-country environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for multiple legal entities, working collaboratively within a finance team.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial data across all entities.
• Prepare financial statements and lead month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Act as the main point of contact for local accounting firms and service providers in various jurisdictions.
• Prepare and submit tax filings, including corporate income tax, VAT, and other local tax requirements, in coordination with local tax advisors.
• Manage cash flow across all entities, ensuring sufficient liquidity and supporting working capital optimization.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and documentation, ensuring compliance with transfer pricing regulations.
• Implement, maintain, and enforce internal controls to ensure reliable financial reporting across multi-country operations.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors, managing statutory audits and ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Coordinate closely with local accounting teams or external providers to ensure efficient operations and full regulatory compliance.
• Manage payroll-related journal entries and ensure accurate payroll accounting.
• Oversee and support the invoicing process in close cooperation with the payroll and finance teams.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably within an EU-based company.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax regulations across multiple EU jurisdictions.
• Solid experience working with local accounting firms, tax advisors, and statutory auditors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a multi-entity, multi-country environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Languages

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Fluency in at least one additional European language is required (Italian, Dutch, Czech, Lithuanian, German, or Polish).