Junior Accountant

bbva; Milano; In loco; EUR 32.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

BBVA in Milano is seeking a Junior General Ledger and Accounts Payable Accountant to support management control and cost monitoring in a dynamic, international setting. The role requires roughly two years of accounting experience and the ability to work independently on recurring tasks.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Economics or related fields, are fluent in Italian with English at B2 or higher, and have strong Excel and ERP skills.

Competenze

• Approximately 2 years of experience in general accounting or administration.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and closings.
• Ability to work independently on recurring activities and interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Onboard and approve suppliers and manage accounts payable cycle.
• Review contracts and perform accounts payable processing and payment of invoices.
• Record, check and reconcile invoices and manage VAT and fixed asset registers.
• Support periodic and year-end closings and variance analysis.
• Assist in tax compliance and documentation for audits and controls.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Proactivity

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics or related field

Business Administration

Economics and Banking/Insurance

Economics and Commerce

Strumenti

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Descrizione del lavoro

Corporate & Investment Banking Finance Area

BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

About the job

General Ledger and Accounts Payable Accountant, also supporting management control and cost monitoring activities.

The position is intended for a junior professional with approximately 2 years of experience in accounting and administration, able to work independently on recurring activities and eager to grow in a dynamic and international environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Supplier onboarding and approval.
• Review of contractual documentation and the accounts payable cycle.
• Recording, checking and payment of invoices.
• Account reconciliations and review of outstanding items.
• Processing of travel expenses.
• Support for periodic and year-end closings.
• Monitoring of actual costs versus budget and variance analysis.
• Participation in the annual cost budgeting process.
• Maintenance of VAT and fixed asset registers.
• Accounts receivable invoicing and related controls.
• Review and accounting of fees relating to services provided to and received from Head Office, ensuring accuracy, correct accounting allocation and compliance with deadlines.
• Support with tax compliance and tax payments, as well as preparation of documentation required for reviews, audits and internal controls.

What are we looking for?

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics or a related field, preferably or equivalent qualifications: Economics and Commerce.
• Business Administration.
• Economics and Business Management.
• Economics, Banking and Insurance.

Professional Experience

• Approximately 2 years of experience in general accounting, accounts payable/accounts receivable, administration or equivalent roles, preferably gained in structured companies, service organizations or international environments.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable processes, reconciliations, accounting closings and day-to-day interaction with suppliers and internal stakeholders is highly valued.

Languages

• Italian: native speaker or C1.
• English: at least B2.
• Spanish: knowledge of Spanish is considered an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Good command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (formulas, pivot tables and data management/analysis) and Word.
• Knowledge of ERP systems or accounting software is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of general accounting, double-entry bookkeeping and financial statement principles.
• Familiarity with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, account reconciliations and key periodic closing activities.

Soft Skills / Personal Skills

• Curiosity, motivation and a strong willingness to learn, combined with the ability to quickly grasp new activities and processes.
• Proactivity, operational autonomy and initiative, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and adapt to changing priorities and environments.
• Accuracy, reliability and a strong sense of responsibility when managing data, documents and deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach and empathy when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines even during peak workloads.
• Practical, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

The annual fixed salary associated with the position starts at 35.685,46€ gross per annum.

The salary stated above is indicative and corresponds to the annual fixed salary associated with the position. In addition, the following shall apply: The variable remuneration scheme established by the Bank and in force from time to time, designed to recognise individual performance and contribution to the collective achievements of both the Bank and the relevant business unit, in accordance with the applicable criteria and internal policies.

The employee benefits made available to staff from time to time.

Skills

Empatía, Ética, Innovación, Orientación al cliente, Pensamiento proactivo

Compensation

From: 35,685 EUR

The salary stated above is indicative and corresponds to the annual fixed salary associated with the position. In addition, the following shall apply: The variable remuneration scheme established by the Bank and in force from time to time, designed to recognise individual performance and contribution to the collective achievements of both the Bank and the relevant business unit, in accordance with the applicable criteria and internal policies.