Certified Accountant

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) to join our team at a new family entertainment and leisure venue in Sintra, Portugal.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who can take ownership of the company's day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, tax compliance, and administrative processes while working closely with management.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach and the ability to support a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management

• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and expense tracking.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor budgets, operating costs, revenue, and financial performance.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, and payment transactions.
• Manage payroll-related accounting and coordinate with HR when required.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Portuguese accounting standards and applicable tax legislation.
• Manage VAT (IVA), corporate tax (IRC), and other relevant tax filings.
• Prepare and submit statutory declarations and financial documentation within required deadlines.
• Liaise with the Portuguese Tax Authority (Autoridade Tributária), auditors, banks, and external advisers as required.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting and reporting obligations.

Administration & Management Support

• Manage supplier invoices, payment schedules, and financial documentation.
• Support annual budgeting, financial planning, and cost-control initiatives.
• Provide management with accurate financial insights to support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and administrative systems.

Requirements

• Recognized qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Valid registration with the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados (OCC) is essential for candidates responsible for certified accounting duties.
• Proven experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax compliance, and financial reporting in Portugal.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese accounting standards, VAT, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience managing accounting operations independently and working directly with company management.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Fluent Portuguese and working knowledge of English.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Sintra, Portugal.

Pagamento: 920,00€ - 1 200,00€ por mês

Localização do trabalho: Presencial