Senior Accountant

We are assisting one of our respected clients seeking a Senior Accountant to support their team. 

Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients (posting of invoices, reconciliation of bank statements, handle workings for accruals and pre-payments).

• ??????????????Preparing monthly/quarterly detailed management accounts, liaison with the auditors and reviewing financial statements under IFRS and GAPSME framework.

• Compiling and submitting VAT returns.

• Compiling and submitting tax returns and tax refund claim forms.

• Reviewing work carried out by the Junior team members with attention to detail.

• Liaising with external auditors to ensure proper compliance with all regulations.

• Communicating with clients to acquire the necessary paperwork and documentation to complete the accounting and corporate tax returns.

• Reviewing and verifying clients’ tax forms to ensure their proper and timely submissions.

• ???????Researching tax laws and regulations while seeking the advice of the accounting manager and/or director when dealing with particularly challenging tax matters.

• ???????Assisting clients with benefitting from any applicable tax credit schemes.

• ???????Responding to notices from tax authorities and liaising with the relevant entities.

• Assisting non-financial managers or team members with the interpretation and provision of financial data.

• Performing and/or supporting ad hoc requests by management in line with the job designation of an Accountant and its required skill set.

• Understanding and being well-updated about the firm’s service lines and actively assess and present ways to apply the relevant knowledge and necessary services.???????

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and GAPSME).
• Proven experience in bookkeeping, management accounts, and tax compliance.
• Ability to review and supervise junior team members’ work with attention to detail.
• Good understanding of VAT, corporate tax, and tax refund procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and external auditors.
• Strong research skills in tax laws and regulations.
• Problem-solving mindset when dealing with challenging tax matters.
• Ability to explain financial data to non-financial managers/team members.
• Adaptability to handle ad hoc tasks within the accounting role.
• Proactive approach in keeping updated with the firm’s services and applying them effectively.