Financial Accountant

Paymentology Ltd.; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Paymentology in Lisbon, Portugal seeks a Financial Accountant responsible for end-to-end financial accounting across markets, ensuring timely month-end close, statutory and tax compliance, and accurate financial reporting.

You will partner with Commercial Finance, Payroll, AP/AR, Tax and external advisers to deliver high-quality information, drive process improvements, support audits, and enable data-driven business decisions across the global Payments platform.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with indirect taxes (VAT/GST) and corporate tax compliance.
• Experience supporting external and internal audits.
• Knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and exposure to ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned markets with accurate reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Review and analyse profit and loss and balance sheet movements.
• Ensure compliance with group policies and local statutory requirements.
• Support management reporting packages and analyses.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity via reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Ensure governance and internal controls are followed.
• Manage indirect tax compliance (VAT/GST) and corporate tax requirements.
• Coordinate statutory filings and liaise with auditors.
• Provide accounting guidance to stakeholders and support cross-functional finance teams.
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

IFRS knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems (SAGE Intacct, NetSuite, Dynamics)

Job description

Unstoppable starts with people. The future of payments is being built today, and at Paymentology, we are looking for people who want to help shape it. We power card issuing for leading banks, fintechs and digital brands across the globe, and as we continue to grow, we are looking for curious, ambitious people who thrive on solving complex challenges, embrace innovation and want to make a tangible impact at global scale.

Role Purpose

The Financial Accountant is responsible for the end‑to‑end financial accounting and compliance activities for a few markets. This role ensures accurate and timely month‑end close, statutory and tax compliance, audit support, balance sheet integrity, and financial reporting. The position works closely with Commercial Finance, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, and external advisors to deliver high‑quality financial information, drive process improvements, and support business decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes for assigned markets, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments.
• Review and analyse profit and loss accounts and balance sheet movements.
• Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and local statutory requirements.
• Support the preparation of management reporting packages and financial analyses.
• Own and maintain balance sheet integrity through timely and accurate reconciliations. Investigate and resolve reconciling items and unusual transactions.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and governance requirements.

Tax Compliance

• Manage indirect tax compliance activities, including VAT/GST and other local tax filings.
• Support corporate income tax compliance, tax provisioning, and reporting requirements. Liaise with internal tax teams and external advisors to ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Support tax audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Manage legal entity transfer pricing recharge processes in line with group policies.
• Prepare and post intercompany charges and reconciliations.
• Resolve intercompany discrepancies and support transfer pricing documentation requirements.

Statutory Accounting & Audit management

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and supporting disclosures for assigned legal entities.
• Coordinate local statutory filing requirements and ensure compliance with regulatory deadlines.
• Act as a key contact for external auditors and internal audit teams. Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to audit requests.
• Coordinate local and group audit activities and ensure timely issue resolution.

Business Partnering

• Collaborate closely with Commercial Finance to understand business performance and accounting impacts.
• Partner with Payroll, AP, AR, Treasury, Tax, and other finance functions to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Provide accounting guidance and support to stakeholders across the business.
• Build effective relationships with external advisors, auditors, and service providers.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual activities and improve data quality.
• Support finance transformation projects and system enhancements.
• Promote best practices and standardisation across markets and entities.

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous experience in financial accounting, statutory accounting, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of month‑end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with indirect taxes (VAT/GST) and corporate tax compliance.
• Experience supporting external and internal audits.
• Knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Desirable

• Experience managing multiple markets or legal entities.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany accounting.
• Exposure to finance transformation, automation, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with SAGE Intacct, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar finance systems.

At Paymentology, we believe that making a difference starts with the people behind the work. You will be part of a diverse, global team of Paymentologists who are united by a shared mission to advance the world through payments.

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate across markets and functions, and help shape the future of a business with global reach and real impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any unlawful ground, including race, colour, ethnicity, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, family responsibility, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, language or HIV status.