Portuguese Senior Tax Accountant

Essor; Almada; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Essor is seeking a qualified Senior Tax Accountant in Portugal to advise on legal, compliant tax plans for a client portfolio. You will file returns, interpret tax laws, monitor developments, and produce tax reports. The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and meeting deadlines while supporting team members.

The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, excellent numeric ability, and meticulous attention to detail; fluency in Portuguese and English is required.

Qualifications

• BSC/BA in Accounting and Finance or related field.
• Proven work experience as a tax accountant with Portuguese system.
• Professional level of Portuguese and fluent level of English.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office and accounting programs.
• Thorough understanding of bookkeeping and accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create relevant tax paperwork, reports, payments, and tax returns.
• Analyse and research complex tax problems to find answers.
• Maintain and manage the tax database for the business.
• Identify tax savings and suggest methods to increase profitability.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local authorities with necessary information.
• Provide guidance during audits.
• Monitor tax laws and market developments.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

BSC/BA in Accounting and Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

About the job Portuguese Senior Tax Accountant

Our client is currently looking for a qualified senior tax accountant who is detail-oriented to liaise with their portfolio of clients. Your main responsibility as the tax accountant will be to suggest legal and law-compliant tax plans that will benefit clients financial health. You'll be in charge of filing tax forms, deciphering tax laws, keeping an eye on market developments, and producing tax reports. You must have a thorough understanding of accounting procedures and strong time management abilities to succeed in this position, as you will be responsible for making sure our companys clients fulfils deadlines. The ideal applicant will be a strong communicator as well as possess great mathematical abilities and pay close attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Create the relevant paperwork, reports, payments, and tax returns.
• Analyse and research complex tax problems to find answers.
• The tax database for the business to manage and maintain.
• Identify tax savings and suggest methods to increase profitability.
• By providing the necessary information to federal, state, and local authorities, you can make sure you adhere to requirements.
• During audits, provide assistance and direction.
• Analyse tax laws and recommend measures to reduce their burden.
• Observe market developments and tax-related changes.
• Ensure your quarterly and yearly tax reports are accurate.
• Supervise and lead other team members as assigned.

Requirements:

• BSC/BA in Accounting and Finance, Business, and other related fields
• Proven work experience as a credible tax accountant or similar role with the Portuguese system
• Professional level of Portuguese and fluent level of English
• Good command of Microsoft Office and accounting programs
• Thorough understanding of bookkeeping and accounting procedures
• Experience with foreign clients establishing in Portugal
• Strong analytical abilities, with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities