Senior Statutory & General Ledger Accountant

Antal; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Multikafeteria system including sports

Life insurance

Lunch allowance

Social Fund

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Antal is seeking a Senior Statutory & General Ledger Accountant to join its Corporate Finance team in a dynamic, international environment. The role focuses on end-to-end accounting for European entities with emphasis on Poland, ensuring tax and regulatory compliance and driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of multi-entity experience, strong Polish regulatory knowledge, and proficiency in SAP or NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ACCA or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting for European entities, focusing 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

Month-end close

Intercompany accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA (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 leader with headquarters in USA, is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Corporate Finance team.

Senior Statutory & General Ledger Accountant

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)

Recruitment Process:

• Short interview with Antal Consultant
• Online with Hiring Manager
• F2F meeting with Director of the Department
• Employment

Why apply for an Antal job offer?

When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process.

About Antal

Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.

Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

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