Senior Accountant Team Lead

A well-established corporate service provider supporting a wide range of industries is seeking a Senior Accountant / Team Lead to join their growing this role you will take ownership of a client portfolio oversee management accounts and lead a team of junior accountants ensuring the delivery of high-quality accounting services while meeting statutory deadlines.

This is a hybrid role offering a salary of up to XXK depending on experience plus performance-based bonuses.

Role & Responsibilities

Client Accounting & Compliance:

• Own a portfolio of clients preparing management accounts and managing the annual audit process by providing auditors with the required information
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for your portfolio and review financial statements and VAT returns prepared by junior team members
• Liaise with management on client accounting requirements and related matters
• Ensure all tasks within your portfolio as well as those of junior team members are completed in compliance with statutory requirements and client deadlines
• Participate in ongoing compliance monitoring undertaken by the accountancy department
• Attend client meetings for your portfolio as well as meetings involving junior team members and their clients

Team Leadership & Development:

• Mentor and lead junior team members reviewing their accounts assisting with daily tasks and monitoring their progress through catch-up meetings
• Promote internal procedures and best practices identify areas for improvement and manage training sessions for the team
• Ensure that all junior team members meet deadlines and maintain the quality of work

Internal Collaboration & Communication:

• Assist management and team leaders in writing articles for publication on the company website
• Identify and report general accounting issues to management

Education Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified Accountant in Malta non-negotiable
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a client accounting environment
• Proven experience in leading mentoring and training a team
• Proficient in Excel Outlook Word and SAGEConfident in explaining technical accounting and VAT matters to clients.
• Strong English communication skills both written and spoken
• Responsible ethical and capable of handling sensitive information
• Organised detail-oriented and able to prioritise and multitask effectively
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Willingness to learn and support clients across various sectors
• Team-oriented with a proactive and problem-solving mindset

About the Role

• Salary: XXK XXK performance bonus
• Work Setup: Hybrid with flexible hours
• Working Hours:
  • Monday to Thursday: standard office hours
  • Friday: Office closes at 14:00
• Benefits:
  • Birthday leave
  • Health insurance
  • Free parking
  • Opportunities to attend industry events
  • Team-building and company events
  • Corporate discounts
  • Free mental health workshops
  • Study leave and sponsorships
  • On-the-job training and professional development

Apply with your detailed CV.

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