General Accountant - Milan (W/M/X)

Veepee; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Restaurant tickets

Learning platform

Team events

Flexible holidays

Birthday half-day off

Job summary

Veepee in Milan is seeking a General Accountant to own the day-to-day general accounting for the Italian entities. You will manage the General Ledger, prepare reporting packages, and ensure compliance with local and Group standards.

You will collaborate with the group HQ on cross-border flows, perform intercompany reconciliations, and support audits. A fast-paced environment with hybrid work awaits a proactive team player.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or economics.
• 3-5 years of experience in general accounting.
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets and SAP / S/4HANA.
• Fluent English.
• Proactive, strong teamwork and ability to work independently.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own Italian General Ledger, ensure accuracy per local and group standards.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports and assist Financial Statements.
• Maintain daily accounting operations and provide backups as needed.
• Serve as cross-border accounting contact linking Italy with Group HQ.
• Analyze financial data and intercompany reconciliations to provide insights.
• Collaborate across teams to streamline accounting processes.
• Own Italian VAT, LIPE and statutory filings; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Support audits and Financial Statements with the Accounting Manager.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Excel / Google Sheets

SAP / S/4HANA

Fluent English

Independent & proactive

Teamworking

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or economics

Tools

SAP / S/4HANA

Job description

Pioneer of online flash sales since 2001 and key player in European e-commerce, Veepee collaborates with over 7,000 brands to offer highly discounted products available for a limited time. Operating across various sectors, including fashion, home, wine, travel or beauty... Veepee achieved a turnover of 3.3 billion euros incl. VAT in 2024 and employs 5,000 staff members across 10 countries.

We’re looking for a General Accountant to join our team in Milan!

As part of the global Veepee group, our Italian finance team is young, dynamic, and informal. You’ll be joining a close-knit team of three people in Milan, reporting directly to our General Accounting Manager in Italy. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of the day-to-day general accounting operations for Veepee’s two Italian entities, combining the agility of a local team with the energy of an international e-commerce leader.

TASKS

Accounting & Reporting:

• Take ownership of Veepee Italy’s General Ledger, keeping accounting accurate and aligned with local and Group standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packages and support the preparation of Financial Statements.
• Keep day-to-day accounting running smoothly, providing backup when needed to ensure business continuity.

International Collaboration:

• Be a key contact for cross-border accounting flows and international projects, connecting Italy with Group HQ.
• Dive into financial data and intercompany reconciliations, turning numbers into clear and actionable insights.
• Work with teams across Veepee to improve processes and make accounting activities more efficient.

Tax, Compliance & Audit:

• Own Italian VAT, LIPE and statutory filings, making sure everything is accurate and delivered on time.
• Support audit cycles and Financial Statements, working closely with the Accounting Manager.
• Help strengthen our accounting processes, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency and ways of working.

MUST HAVE skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or economics.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel / Google Sheets and SAP and/or S/4HANA.
• Fluent English.
• Ability to work proactively, strong team-working skills with ability to work independently.
• Ability to adapt yourself to work in a fast-paced environment.

NICE TO HAVE skills

• Experience in financial audit (Big4 preferred).
• Tax, Compliance & Audit:Ownership of Italian tax/statutory filings, audit cycle support,

BENEFITS

• Opening hours & flexibility about holidays and permits
• The dynamic and creative environment within international teams
• The variety of self-education courses on our e-learning platformTeam buildings & after works
• Tickets restaurant
• Hybrid working model up to 2 days at home
• Free afternoon on your birthday

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• HR Interview with recruiter
• General Accounting Manager Interview
• Head of General Accounting Interview