Accounting Associate

PwC; Matosinhos; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

International exposure

Global PwC network

Career growth path

Job summary

PwC Porto, part of PwC Portugal and PwC Luxembourg's international partnership, invites energetic graduates to join the Managed Services accounting group in our Porto office. You will support international clients, handle bookkeeping, and contribute to financial reporting under LuxGAAP, IFRS, and USGAAP as you grow your technical skills and client-facing confidence.

You’ll learn through coaching, training, and exposure to a diverse portfolio while collaborating with colleagues across borders to

Qualifications

• Master degree in Economics, Accounting or Management (taxation qualification a plus).
• Interest in Tax and Accounting and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive mindset.
• Good communication and organizational skills; collaborative work ability.
• English proficiency (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Be the main contact for international clients and improve client relations.
• Supervise accounting and tax aspects of a portfolio of international clients.
• Assist with bookkeeping, annual accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Accounting Department colleagues across borders to deliver high-quality client support.
• Develop technical accounting knowledge (LuxGAAP, IFRS, USGAAP) and business understanding through coaching and training.

Skills

Tax and Accounting

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Education

Master in Economics/Accounting/Management

Taxation qualification a plus

Job description

Accounting Associate

Who we are:

We are a partnership between PwC Portugal and PwC Luxembourg, that will provide the candidates with the opportunity to work with international clients, from a brand-new office located in Porto. PwC Luxembourg is the largest professional services firm in Luxembourg, providing audit, tax and advisory services including management consulting, transaction, financing and regulatory advice to a wide variety of clients. To make it happen, we count on the expertise of over 3,700 people from more than 94 different countries, who strive every day to reach excellence and team up to solve important problems through innovative solutions. We value diverse and singular career paths, embrace everyone's unique self and encourage our People to fuel their potential in a work environment that is inclusive, stimulating, and motivating.

Your mission:

Are you looking to kick-start your career in an international team? Our fast-growing accounting department is looking for motivated young professionals eager to learn, grow, and develop within an international PwC environment.

As part of our fast-growing Managed Services team, you will support international clients in managing their Accounting responsibilities. You will be the main contact for our clients, and continually improve client relations and develop our business activities You will gain a deep understanding of clients’ key operations (processes, data, technology...), and contribute to ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency, while also helping identify opportunities to enhance processes and drive operational improvements.

This opportunity will allow you to build solid technical, analytical and client-facing skills, while gaining valuable insight into how international organisations manage their tax operations in an increasingly digital environment.

Be part of our team where you will:

• Be the main contact for our clients, and continually improve client relations and develop our business activities
• Supervise and regularly manage the accounting and tax aspects of a portfolio of international clients
• Assist with bookkeeping activities, preparation of annual accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting tasks
• Work closely with international colleagues across the Accounting Department to deliver high-quality client support
• Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries, including international groups, operating companies, and holding structures
• Develop your technical accounting (LuxGAAP, IFRS, USGAAP, etc.); and business knowledge through continuous coaching, training, and hands-on experience
• Benefit from a tailored learning and development program designed to support your professional growth and career progression

What’s in it for you?

• A strong learning and development environment with structured onboarding and training
• International exposure through collaboration with Luxembourg and other PwC teams abroad
• The opportunity to work within a global PwC network and contribute to international projects
• A clear career growth path and the possibility to grow in indirect taxation and international compliance
• A collaborative, and supportive team culture focused on development and continuous learning

Let’s talk about you. If you…

• Are in your final year of, or already have, a Master degree in Economics, Accounting or Management (additional qualification in taxation is a plus) or any relevant university degree
• Have a strong interest in Tax and Accounting, and are eager to learn
• Have curiosity, motivation to learn, strong attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
• Have good communication and organizational skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Have english Proficiency (oral and written)

...You might be exactly who we are looking for!