Job Description

Junior Accountant

Lisbon, Portugal

20,000-25,000 Euro's

My Client a leading provider of Software/SaaS within the Education sector are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional to develop their career in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Assist in month-end closing activities, such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare and maintain financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Contribute accurately to the accounting activities of all entities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all accounting topics, fostering effective communication and collaboration between finance, internal cost centres and suppliers.
• Support external audits and examinations, providing documentation and assistance as required.
• Process accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently, including employee expense processing and purchase order matching
• Maintain an active supplier spend list and ensure coding to correct suppliers and departments
• Handle payment processing and cash management in the accounts payable process to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Handle other ad hoc projects as needed to ensure flexibility and adaptability.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancement, implementing solutions to streamline workflows.
• Stay updated on accounting principles and industry trends to maintain best practices and compliance.
• Uploading and reconciling multiple bank accounts and transactions

Role Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting; Finance or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience (preferably with 2+ years of relevant month-end close experience or accounts payable)
• Strong Excel is required and accounting software knowledge (Xero & Dext ideally)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges and learn
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Edtech/SaaS experience (preferred)
• CPA or relevant certification (preferred but not required)