Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate

Job Summary:

The role will form part of a team of professionals providing accounting, advisory and internal audit services to an array of small-to-medium-sized clients operating in different sectors.

Department:

Accounting and Advisory

Reports To:

Manager Accounting and Advisory

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist clients in day-to-day accounting, including posting and processing of journal entries, updating receivables and payables, performing reconciliations and other substantiation procedures
• Record transactions, handling month-end closing and preparing management accounts for clients
• Compile quarterly clients’ VAT returns and Income Tax returns
• Assist during the fieldwork of clients’ internal audits
• Assist the advisory team, with preparation of business plans and forecasts, company valuations and other ad hoc advisory work
• Assist Manager, Accounting and Advisory, as the need arises.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• Recently qualified accountant, or currently undergoing studies for the attainment of an accounting qualification
• Good understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Well-versed with MS Office, especially Excel skills
• Capable of building and maintaining excellent working relationships with clients
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent team player
• Strong organisational skills
• Meticulous in their work, paying great attention to detail
• Highly analytical with a problem-solving attitude
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Experience working with startups, SMEs, and large enterprises.

This position is open only to candidates who are currently based in Malta.