Finance Assistant

RONIN International; Porto; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Support for professional development

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

A market research consultancy is seeking a Finance Assistant for their Porto office. This full-time role requires 3-4 years of accounting experience and a CPA. The successful candidate will handle ledgers, support the financial operations, and collaborate with diverse teams. The company encourages professional development and offers a competitive salary, along with a hybrid working model. This role offers an exciting opportunity for growth in an international context.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in accounting or finance role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of the Sales and Purchase Ledgers.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Assist in intercompany reconciliations and maintain Fixed Asset Register.
• Support monthly and yearly financial close processes.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Sage Intact

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Management, Finance or related field

CPA

Tools

Sage Intact

Job description

RONIN International (part of the Rippleffect Group) is an award‑winning independent market research and consultancy company. Offering qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods market research services globally, we are proud to be the trusted market research partner of many leading global brands. Our HQ is in London supported by local offices in Lancaster, Hamburg, Porto, New York, Hong Kong, and our new office in Manila (Makati).

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Porto‑based office. This is an exciting new role and a great opportunity for a finance assistant looking to develop their career in an international context. Based in our new Development and Operations hub in Porto, Portugal, you will be an essential member of the Finance team and work collaboratively across RONIN’s International entities and sister organisations.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Finance Assistant with at least 3–4 years of relevant experience to join our finance team. This role is critical to the day‑to‑day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy across ledgers, supporting treasury and fixed asset management, and contributing to month‑end and year‑end processes.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a hands‑on approach to supporting the Financial Controller and wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded and reconciled in a timely manner.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end accounts payable and receivable process, including processing supplier invoices, raising sales invoices, managing payment runs, and performing debtor follow‑ups.
• Monitor and manage aged debtors and creditors, ensuring that collections and payments are made within agreed terms.
• Assist in intercompany reconciliations, including reconciliation of balances and preparation of relevant documentation.
• Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring all acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation entries are correctly accounted for.
• Support the Treasury Function, including daily bank reconciliations, cash flow tracking, and preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts.
• Contribute to month‑end and year‑end close, including journal preparation, reconciliations, and reporting packs.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve invoice or payment queries.
• Provide ad hoc support and analysis to the Financial Controller and finance team as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–4 years’ experience in a similar accounting or finance role.
• Degree in Management, Finance or a related field; CPA required
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and processes, including ledgers, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Proficient in using accounting software Sage Intact and strong skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of assigned areas.
• High level of accuracy, strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across departments and with external partners.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work with autonomy and under pressure
• Collaborative and an effective team player
• Meticulous with great attention to detail
• Methodical and process driven
• Committed to quality
• Work within our values
• Ability to adapt communication to different audiences and purposes
• Work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals, sharing responsibilities

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Support for professional development and training.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Hybrid working model (3 days office)

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Market Research