Senior Accountant | International Clients, Lisbon (Hybrid)

CO_WTRMRK AFCS - Apex Fund & Corporate Services Portugal, Unipessoal Lda; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; 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/Contabilista Certificado to deliver high-quality accounting, reporting and tax compliance for a diverse client portfolio. You will own engagements, support junior staff, and contribute to growth of the Corporate Solutions business in Portugal.

The role offers hybrid work, exposure to local and international clients, and opportunities for career progression within a global financial services group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Qualified Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) and member of 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 requirements.
• Experience managing multiple clients in professional services settings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience using accounting and ERP systems.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping for a portfolio of Portuguese and international clients.
• Review records for compliance with Portuguese GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packages.
• Coordinate statutory financial statements and schedules.
• Prepare, review and submit corporate tax and VAT returns and filings.
• Act as Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) where applicable, including signing and filing statements.
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as contact for accounting and compliance matters.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, banks and external parties.
• Mentor junior team members and support professional development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Ensure timely delivery of client deliverables.

Skills

Fluent Portuguese

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Qualified Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Apex Group in Lisbon, Portugal, is seeking a Senior Accountant/Contabilista Certificado to deliver high-quality accounting, reporting and tax compliance for a diverse client portfolio. You will own engagements, support junior staff, and contribute to growth of the Corporate Solutions business in Portugal.

The role offers hybrid work, exposure to local and international clients, and opportunities for career progression within a global financial services group.