Accounting & Tax Specialist

Adecco Recursos Humanos; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance: €6/day

Attendance bonus: €200/month

Language bonus: €150/month

Job summary

Adecco Recursos Humanos is seeking two Accounting & Tax Specialists to join a dynamic team focusing on accounting accuracy, tax compliance and process improvement. You will work with a leading client in the energy sector across Europe and North America in an international environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining SAP records, reconciliations, monthly analysis, and supporting indirect tax compliance. Requires IFRS knowledge and SAP experience; English fluency is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounting, Tax, or Finance roles.
• Experience with indirect taxation (VAT, GST, Sales Tax) valued.
• IFRS knowledge valued; SAP FI/AA/MM/SD experience valued.
• Excel proficiency; Power Query a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records in SAP (invoices/purchases, fixed assets, sales, provisions, accruals).
• Perform account reconciliations and monthly trial balance analysis.
• Record, monitor and control financial investments; prepare annual accounts.
• Monitor balances between Group companies; assist audits.
• Support indirect tax compliance; VAT, GST, Sales Tax reporting across jurisdictions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multicultural environment

Communication

Problem-solving

Continuous learning

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP FI/AA/MM/SD

Excel

Power Query

Job description

Opportunity: Accounting & Tax Specialist (3–10 Years of Experience)

We are looking for 2 Accounting & Tax Specialists to join a dynamic team focused on accounting accuracy, tax compliance, and continuous process improvement.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a leading client in the energy sector, operating within an international environment and supporting indirect tax compliance activities across Europe and North America.

Available Positions

• 1 resource focused on European entities;
• 1 resource focused on the United States and Canada entities.

Responsibilities

Accounting Activities

• Maintain accounting records in SAP (invoices/purchases, fixed assets, sales, provisions, and accruals);
• Perform account reconciliations;
• Conduct monthly trial balance analysis;
• Record, monitor, and control financial investments;
• Prepare and analyze annual accounts and financial statements;
• Monitor balances and transactions between Group companies;
• Prepare information for internal controls and audits;
• Participate in process improvement and automation initiatives.

Tax Activities

• Support indirect tax compliance activities for Group companies;
• Prepare and review VAT, GST, Sales Tax and other indirect tax-related information;
• Support tax reporting obligations across different jurisdictions;
• Provide accounting information to support tax assessments and audits;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with local tax requirements;
• Support continuous improvement and standardization of tax processes and controls.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Taxation, or a related field;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounting, Tax, or Finance roles;
• Previous experience in indirect taxation (VAT, GST, Sales Tax) will be highly valued;
• Knowledge of IFRS standards is highly valued;
• Practical knowledge of SAP (FI, AA, MM, SD modules) is highly valued;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel;
• Knowledge of Power Query or other automation tools is considered a plus;
• Fluency in English is mandatory;
• Spanish is highly valued.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail;
• Customer-oriented mindset;
• Problem-solving skills and resilience;
• Ability to work in multicultural and international environments;
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

What We Offer

• Working hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM;
• Hybrid work model with 2 remote working days per week;
• Continuous training and development opportunities;
• Initial 1-year project with the possibility of extension.

Compensation

Base Salary

€1,550 (3–5 years of experience)

Additional Benefits

• Meal Allowance: €6/day (paid in cash);
• Attendance Bonus: €200/month;
• Language Bonus: €150/month;

Work Environment

• Complimentary coffee available throughout the day;
• Fresh fruit provided twice a week;
• Kitchen facilities on every floor and on-site cafeteria;
• Parking space available (subject to reservation).