Accounting Assistant

Palex Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Variable performance bonus

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare solutions in Lisbon is seeking an Accounting Assistant to handle various accounting documents, support reconciliations, and prepare financial reports. The successful candidate will have a technical course or degree in Accounting or Taxation and solid knowledge of Portuguese accounting practices. This multinational company offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for training, competitive salary, meal allowance, and social benefits including health insurance.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of Portuguese taxation requirements.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Good knowledge of English or Spanish is advantageous.
• Knowledge of accounting software (SAP or similar).

Responsibilities

• Post and classify accounting documents such as invoices and bank statements.
• Support in the reconciliation of suppliers.
• Prepare monthly and annual accounts.
• Communicating with suppliers/clients to clarify issues.
• Assist in drawing up financial reports and control charts.
• Meet legal and internal deadlines.

Skills

General accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Technical course or degree in Accounting or Taxation

Tools

MS Office (especially Excel)

Accounting software (SAP or similar)

Job description

Palex Portugal, a leading company in the management and distribution of innovative hospital and research solutions, is recruiting an Accounting Assistant.

Main Responsibilities

• Posting and classifying accounting documents (invoices, receipts, bank statements, etc.);
• Support in reconciling suppliers;
• Support in preparing monthly and annual accounts;
• Physical and digital archiving of accounting documentation;
• Communicating with suppliers and clients to clarify outstanding issues;
• Support in drawing up control charts and financial reports;
• Strict compliance with legal and internal deadlines.

Requirements

• Technical course or degree in Accounting, Taxation or similar areas;
• Solid knowledge of general accounting and Portuguese taxation;
• Good knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel;
• Sense of responsibility, organisation and attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a team and good communication skills;
• Knowledge of accounting software (preferably SAP or similar);
• Previous experience in a similar role;
• Knowledge of English or Spanish;
• Ability to adapt to dynamic environments.

What we offer

• Integration into an expanding multinational company;
• Collaborative and dynamic working environment;
• Opportunities for skills development and ongoing training;
• Basic salary + Meal allowance + Variable bonus according to performance;
• Social benefits in force in the company: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, among others.