General Accountant - Milan (W/M/X)

Veepee; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work up to 2 days at home

Restaurant tickets

Team buildings & after works

E-learning platform access

Birthday half-day

Job summary

Veepee in Milan is seeking a General Accountant to own the Italian General Ledger, coordinate monthly and annual reporting, and support VAT filings. You will work with a small Italian team within the global finance function and collaborate across the Group.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, strong Excel/SAP skills, and fluent English, with a hybrid work arrangement up to 2 days at home in Milan.

Qualifications

• 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 ( we are on S/4HANA).
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Own General Ledger for Veepee Italy and align with local and Group standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packages; support Financial Statements.
• Manage day-to-day accounting and provide backup to ensure business continuity.
• Coordinate cross-border accounting flows and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support VAT, LIPE, and statutory filings; aid audits and process improvements.

Skills

Fluent English

Teamwork

Independent working

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or economics

Tools

SAP (S/4HANA)

Excel / Google Sheets

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.

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.

General Accountant (Milan)

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
• minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Advanced knowledge of Excel / Google Sheets and SAP ( we are on 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 platform
• Team 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

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