Senior Accountant - International Clients | Hybrid Work

Apex Group; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Apex Group in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Senior Accountant to deliver high-quality accounting, reporting and tax compliance for a diverse client portfolio. You will own engagements, support junior staff, and collaborate across our Corporate Solutions team to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Fluency in Portuguese and English, a relevant degree and a Certified Accountant credential are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in accounting or related field.
• Qualified Cert. Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) and Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados membership preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' accounting, financial reporting and tax compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese GAAP, corporate tax and VAT.
• Experience with international clients is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping for Portuguese and international clients.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packages.
• Coordinate statutory financial statements and tax declarations.
• Prepare corporate tax returns and VAT filings.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, banks and other stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvements.
• Ensure deliverables are accurate and meet deadlines.

Skills

Portuguese GAAP knowledge

Corporate tax & VAT knowledge

Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting

English/Portuguese communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) and Ordem membership

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Apex Group in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Senior Accountant to deliver high-quality accounting, reporting and tax compliance for a diverse client portfolio. You will own engagements, support junior staff, and collaborate across our Corporate Solutions team to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Fluency in Portuguese and English, a relevant degree and a Certified Accountant credential are required.