Senior Corporate Accountant

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Lombardia; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High visibility

Global team

Professional development

Competitive remuneration

Positive work environment

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join our Finance team in Lombardy. The role supports day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and corporate compliance, with emphasis on Italian and English language requirements.

Ideal candidates have ~2 years of accounting experience, a solid accounting background, and proficiency in Excel plus Zucchetti or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central. Italian language is essential, English fluent, and strong attention to detail is expected.

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional accounting experience.
• Solid accounting background with understanding of corporate secretarial activities.
• Fluency in English and Italian for daily duties and communication.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (Zucchetti or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central).

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable and journal entries.
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Help prepare financial statements.
• Handle VAT and tax-related documentation.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Provide support in corporate administration matters.

Skills

Fluent English

Italian proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance

Tools

Zucchetti

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Excel

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Corporate Accountant - English & Italian speaker

We are looking for an Accountant with approximately 2 years of professional experience to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting background and a basic understanding of corporate secretarial activities. The role involves supporting day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and assisting with corporate compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Finance

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable and journal entries.
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Assist in preparing financial statements.
• Handle VAT and tax-related documentation.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Provide support in corporate administration related matters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance
• Italian proficiency is essential
• Approximately 2 years of experience in accounting. Previous experience/training at a chartered accounting firm is considered a plus.
• Knowledge of corporate governance /AML KYC and secretarial practices
• Manage corporate documentation for the incorporation and liquidation of companies
• Good understanding of accounting principles
• Fluent English knowledge (written & conversational) is essential
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (Zucchetti and/or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Organized and accurate in working methodologies with an eye for the detail and ability to work in a cross functional stakeholder environment
• Discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

Organized and accurate in working methodologies with an eye for the detail and ability to work in a cross functional stakeholder environment.

Discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information:

• Experience in a corporate environment or professional services firm
• Familiarity with international accounting standards (if applicable)
• Experience working with external auditors and legal advisors

What you will get in return:

• A high level of visibility within a large organization on an upwards trajectory.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile, and global team.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.
• The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference.
• Work for a fast developing and one of the world’s leading independent fund administrators.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive remuneration package including various benefits.
• Positive and hospitable work environment.
• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.