Junior Accountant: Italian VAT & GAAP Expert

lastminute.com; Chiasso; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive international environment

Access to training platforms

Job summary

lastminute.com is seeking a Junior Accountant in Chiasso to support the Swiss Finance Manager and oversee accounting operations for Swiss, Italian, and UK entities. You will participate in month-end closings, ensure VAT compliance, and help prepare statutory financial statements with accuracy and integrity.

Ideal candidates have accounting education and 2–3 years of experience, fluent in English and Italian, and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Accounting/Business/Economics.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• 2–3 years in a similar role or in an audit firm.
• Experience in travel agency accounting and tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger and other GL accounts.
• Perform accounting analyses and reporting to support decisions.
• Review and modify accounting systems and procedures to strengthen controls.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Document business processes and accounting policies for internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
• Coordinate with the Finance Manager to improve procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
• Ensure IVA/IVA VAT compliance and related declarations; support tax audits and returns.

Skills

English fluency

Italian fluency

Education

Accounting/Business/Economics degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Job description

lastminute.com is seeking a Junior Accountant in Chiasso to support the Swiss Finance Manager and oversee accounting operations for Swiss, Italian, and UK entities. You will participate in month-end closings, ensure VAT compliance, and help prepare statutory financial statements with accuracy and integrity.

Ideal candidates have accounting education and 2–3 years of experience, fluent in English and Italian, and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC.