Chief Accountant (Accounting Manager)

Michael Page; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Cosmetics perks

Lunch card

City-center office

Employee parking

Work-life balance

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a fast-growing international beauty distributor in Wrocław to appoint a Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager. You will lead accounting operations, ensure IFRS and Polish statutory compliance, and partner with external auditors.

You will develop the accounting function, mentor the team, produce monthly reporting for management, and support tax and regulatory initiatives in an ambitious, cross-border business.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with senior-level responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of Polish accounting and tax regulations (VAT, CIT, WHT).
• Experience in international environment and group reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting books, ensure IFRS compliance and financial accuracy.
• Prepare monthly tax calculations (CIT, WHT, VAT) and statutory statements.
• Coordinate external audits and statutory reporting (GUS, NBP).
• Lead intrastat reporting and EU trade compliance.
• Develop and maintain internal accounting procedures and controls.
• Lead and develop the accounting team; plan workload and supervise tasks.
• Provide financial analyses to support management decisions.
• Monitor changes in accounting/tax regs and assess impact.

Skills

Accounting management

IFRS

Tax compliance

Leadership

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Optima

SAP

Job description

Overview

Global distributor of leading international beauty brands.

Real influence on building and optimizing accounting processes.

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a fast-growing organisation operating in the beauty and retail sector. The company, currently employing around 60 people, is in an exciting stage of growth and expansion. It is recognised for its broad product portfolio, international reach, and commitment to operational excellence. The Accounting and Finance function plays a key role in supporting business growth, ensuring financial accuracy, and continuously improving internal processes. This is an opportunity to join an ambitious environment where your expertise can make a real impact on the organisation's development.

Job Description

• Managing accounting books and ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, including IFRS.
• Preparing monthly tax calculations (CIT, WHT, VAT), annual tax returns, and statutory financial statements.
• Managing statutory reporting requirements, including GUS, NBP and coordinating external audits.
• Managing Intrastat reporting obligations and ensuring compliance with EU trade reporting requirements.
• Representing the company during tax audits and ensuring effective communication with tax authorities.
• Preparing monthly financial reporting packages for shareholders and consolidation purposes.
• Developing and maintaining internal accounting procedures and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Leading and developing the accounting team, including workload planning, task supervision, and providing substantive guidance and support to team members.
• Preparing financial analyses and business insights to support Management Board decision-making.
• Monitoring changes in accounting and tax regulations and assessing their impact on company processes.

The Successful Applicant

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in accounting, with proven experience in a senior role such as Chief Accountant or Accounting Manager.
• Strong practical knowledge of Polish accounting and tax regulations (VAT, CIT, WHT) and experience in preparing statutory financial statements.
• Experience working in an international environment or within a capital group structure, including cooperation with foreign stakeholders and group reporting processes.
• Very good command of Polish and English (minimum B2 level), enabling effective communication and cooperation in an international working environment.
• Experience in managing an accounting team, including workload planning, delegation of tasks, performance supervision, and providing substantive guidance and support to team members.
• Experience in cooperation with external auditors, tax advisors, and external institutions (GUS, NBP, tax authorities).
• Strong proficiency in accounting systems; experience with Optima and/or SAP will be preferred.

What's on Offer

• Stable employment in an international company that is a distributor of renowned international beauty brands.
• Real opportunity to make decisions and influence the organisation's development, as well as improve team processes and ways of working.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Opportunity to work in an international environment.
• Employee product benefits (company cosmetics).
• Lunch card.
• Office located in the city centre in a modern office building (close to the main railway station).
• Employee parking available.
• Work-life balance through a stable working environment and predictable working hours.