Senior Accountant - Certified, Portuguese GAAP, Hybrid

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career progression

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) in Lisbon, Portugal, seeks a Senior Accountant to deliver high-quality accounting, reporting and tax compliance for a diverse client portfolio. You will own client engagements, support junior team members, and help grow Apex's Corporate Solutions business in Portugal.

This is a fast-paced, collaborative role involving international clients, Portuguese GAAP knowledge, tax and VAT compliance, and statutory reporting. Hybrid work and a competitive salary are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Qualified Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) and member of the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting, financial reporting and Portuguese tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese GAAP, corporate tax, VAT and statutory reporting.
• Experience managing multiple clients and competing priorities in professional services or accounting.
• Experience using accounting software and ERP systems.
• Fluent Portuguese and English, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping for Portuguese and international clients.
• Review records for compliance with Portuguese GAAP and regulations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packages.
• Coordinate statutory financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and submit corporate tax returns, VAT returns and regulatory filings.
• Act as Contabilista Certificado where applicable for signing/statutory filings.
• Build and maintain client relationships as a trusted contact for accounting and compliance.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, banks and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and review junior team members and support their development.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to team efficiency.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Portuguese & English fluency

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) in Lisbon, Portugal, seeks a Senior Accountant to deliver high-quality accounting, reporting and tax compliance for a diverse client portfolio. You will own client engagements, support junior team members, and help grow Apex's Corporate Solutions business in Portugal.

This is a fast-paced, collaborative role involving international clients, Portuguese GAAP knowledge, tax and VAT compliance, and statutory reporting. Hybrid work and a competitive salary are provided.