Senior Accountant (with Career Growth Prospects)

From a dynamically growing Accounting & Advisory Services Company based in Thessaloniki, a Senior Accountant is required with excellent knowledge of corporate accounting and the ability to autonomously manage demanding accounting and tax matters.

We are looking for an experienced professional with high technical expertise, responsibility, and the willingness to contribute significantly to the quality of the services provided and the growth of the company.

For the suitable candidate, who possesses organizational and managerial skills, the prospect of gradually assuming increased responsibilities and evolving into an Accounting Team Leader position is offered.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous management and monitoring of complex corporate accounting and tax matters.
• Organization, coordination, and supervision of the correct operation of accounting tasks.
• Oversight of the correct accounting representation of commercial and financial events.
• Preparation and checking of VAT, Withholding Taxes, Intrastat, VIES, etc. declarations.
• Preparation of annual and periodic financial statements (reporting).
• Support, checking, and supervision of year-end closing tasks.
• Participation in the planning, review, and optimization of the accounting department's internal processes.
• Communication and handling of matters with banks and public authorities.
• Collaboration with the IT specialist to resolve technical issues (e.g., implementation of the myDATA platform).
• Support and guidance of junior colleagues on accounting and tax matters.

Required Qualifications:

• University or TEI Degree in Economics / Finance / Business Administration.
• Valid First Class Accountant – Tax Consultant License (mandatory).
• Proven experience of at least 5 years in corporate accounting and tax work (preferably in an accounting firm or an organized corporate accounting department).
• Excellent knowledge of corporate accounting (double-entry bookkeeping), GAAP, KFE, and VAT.
• Very good experience in using ERP systems and modern accounting software applications.
• Good knowledge of the English language, especially in financial and accounting terminology.
• Professional integrity, responsibility, consistency, and absolute confidentiality.

Additional desirable characteristics and skills:

• Postgraduate degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Auditing.
• Sufficient knowledge of Labor Law and payroll.
• Developed managerial abilities, organization, and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a spirit of cooperation.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex accounting and tax issues.
• Taking initiative and effective priority management.

Benefits:

• Permanent full-time position.
• Competitive compensation package depending on qualifications.
• Incentive system (bonus) linked to the achievement of agreed goals, the quality of work, and the overall contribution to the team.
• Modern, organized, and collaborative working environment with growth prospects.
• Opportunity for professional development either through specialization and handling complex matters or through the gradual assumption of managerial responsibilities.
• All applications will be handled with confidentiality and respect for the protection of candidates' personal data!