Accountant (f/m/d)

River Advice AG; Porto; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal allowance

Job summary

River Advice AG in Porto, Portugal, is seeking a qualified Certified Accountant on a one-year renewable contract. The role focuses on accurate accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting across group entities with autonomy and precision.

You will handle SNC-based ledgers, VAT, IRC, IES declarations, and closing procedures while leveraging Excel for reporting and analysis. English and Portuguese language skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level accounting degree or equivalent.
• Active membership of OCC is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese SNC, VAT returns, Modelo 22 and IES.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, classifies, and records accounting documents per SNC.
• Performs bank, customer, supplier, and current account reconciliations.
• Prepares periodic VAT returns and related annexes.
• Calculates IRC and prepares Modelo 22 tax return.
• Prepares IES / Annual Accounting and Tax Declaration.
• Performs monthly and annual closing procedures and prepares financial statements.
• Ensures compliance with tax and reporting deadlines.
• Prepares financial analysis and reporting using Excel.

Skills

English language

Portuguese SNC knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting or equivalent

OCC membership

Tools

Primavera ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

It’s time for boarding! We are seeking a qualified and proactive Certified Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team on a one-year renewable contract.

The role is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting across a portfolio of group entities, with a high degree of autonomy and technical accuracy.

Your Responsibilities

• Organizes, classifies, and records accounting documents in accordance with Portuguese Accounting Standards (SNC).
• Performs bank, customer, supplier, and current account reconciliations.
• Prepares periodic VAT returns and related annexes.
• Calculates Corporate Income Tax (IRC) and prepares the annual Modelo 22 tax return.
• Prepares the IES / Annual Accounting and Tax Declaration.
• Performs monthly and annual closing procedures and prepares financial statements.
• Ensures compliance with all tax and reporting deadlines established by the Portuguese Tax Authority.
• Prepares financial analysis and reporting using Excel.
• Identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes and procedures.

Your Profile

Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or an equivalent qualification.
• Active membership of the Portuguese Certified Accountants Association (OCC).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese Accounting Standards (SNC).
• Experience in preparing VAT returns, Modelo 22 (IRC), and IES declarations.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Primavera ERP.
• Experience working with entities belonging to multinational groups.

Personal Competencies

• Autonomy and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive approach and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

What to Expect

• Salary package aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance.
• Meal allowance.
• Continuous professional development and training.
• Integration into an experienced team and a stable working environment.
• Support for OCC-certified training and professional development.