Accounting Lead Associate

Grant Thornton, an established professional services firm providing assurance, accountancy, advisory, corporate and tax services to a broad range of Maltese and international clients, is seeking to recruit an Accounting Lead Associate to join its Business Process Solutions team.

Grant Thornton’s Business Process Solutions team provides a wide range of accounting, payroll, indirect and direct tax compliance services to entities operating both in the local and international sector.

The vacancy requires a highly motivated and experienced individual who is enthusiastic to take on a portfolio of accounting clients.

The main responsibilities will include:

• client accounting services, liaising with clients and handling various requests in a timely manner
• preparation of management accounts
• preparation and submission of VAT returns and recap declarations
• preparation of financial statements in accordance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and general accounting principles for small and medium sized entities (GAPSME)
• preparation of accounting files for audit purposes, and
• liaising with auditors.

Requirements:

• in the final stages of ACCA, or recently qualified
• ideally two to three years of experience within a similar role
• excellent communication skills
• proficient in the use of standard office tools including Microsoft Excel
• prioritise own work, work on own initiative, and meet deadlines.

He/She will be required to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and internal departments ensuring lines of communication remain open.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed CV to recruitment@mt.gt.com  and addressed to the Associate Director, People and Culture.

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