Accounting Lead – GL, Tax & Statutory Reporting

Antal; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Lunch allowance

Social Fund

Hybrid work model

Office near city centre

Job summary

Antal is seeking an Accounting Lead – GL, Tax & Statutory Reporting to join its European finance team in Kraków. You will own end-to-end accounting for Polish entities and select EU markets, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements in a fast-paced international environment.

The role requires 7+ years of multi-entity experience, strong knowledge of Polish tax rules, and proficiency with ERP systems like SAP or NetSuite, along with advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; ACCA or equivalent is a plus.
• 7+ years of accounting experience in a multi-entity and/or international environment.
• Strong knowledge of Polish statutory accounting, VAT, and Corporate Income Tax regulations.
• Familiarity with accounting requirements in at least one other European country (e.g. Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, or France).
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany accounting.
• Experience working with external accounting providers and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting for European legal entities, with a focus on Poland and selected EU countries.
• Ensure compliance with Polish accounting, VAT, and CIT regulations, while supporting statutory requirements in other European markets.
• Prepare and review VAT and Corporate Income Tax returns.
• Coordinate external accounting firms, tax advisors, and auditors across multiple countries.
• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Support statutory and group audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, and Treasury teams on cross-border accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA or equivalent qualification (advantage)

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Office attendance:

4 days per week in the office

About your future employer:

Our Client, a dynamic and fast-growing global company headquartered in the USA, is looking for an Accounting Lead – GL, Tax & Statutory Reporting to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes, work independently in a close-knit team, and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial operations. The company’s modern, comfortable office is located in the city centre and offers a range of employee amenities. The small team structure provides opportunities for close collaboration, professional growth and a real impact on how processes are developed and improved.

Accounting Lead – GL, Tax & Statutory Reporting

As part of a dynamic finance team, you will play a key role in managing accounting processes for European legal entities, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced, international environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end accounting for European legal entities, with a focus on Poland and selected EU countries.
• Ensure compliance with Polish accounting, VAT, and CIT regulations, while supporting statutory requirements in other European markets.
• Prepare and review VAT and Corporate Income Tax returns.
• Coordinate external accounting firms, tax advisors, and auditors across multiple countries.
• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Support statutory and group audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, and Treasury teams on cross-border accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (ACCA or equivalent qualification is an advantage).
• At least 7 years of accounting experience in a multi-entity and/or international environment.
• Strong knowledge of Polish statutory accounting, VAT, and Corporate Income Tax regulations.
• Familiarity with accounting requirements in at least one other European country (e.g. Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, or France).
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany accounting.
• Experience working with external accounting providers and auditors.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and well-organized, with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and AI solutions within Finance.

We offer:

• Opportunity for professional development in an international environment and for increasing your abilities and skills in various areas
• Atravtive salary and performance-related bonus
• Private medical cover
• Multikafeteria system including sports card
• Life insurance
• Daily lunch allowance
• Social Fund
• Great atmosphere and comfortable working conditions
• Stable job and cooperation with friendly and high qualified team
• Hybrid model of work, flexible working hours
• Office located near city centre
• Casual dress code, drinks, coffee/tea, fruit, video games at work
• Inclusive & friendly culture – pets and children welcome
• Employee referral program
• Modern working environment (agile spaces, private quiet rooms and breakout areas)