Accounts Associate/Lead Associate

Job type: Grant Thornton

Location: Birkirkara

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The Accounts Associate/Lead Associate at Grant Thornton will be a key contributor to our Business Process Solutions team, ensuring accurate financial management and compliance for our diverse client portfolio. This role involves handling various financial tasks, supporting clients in financial matters, and collaborating with internal teams to provide exceptional service.

 

Duties and responsibilities

Client Financial Management

  • Manage financial transactions, including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations, for a range of corporate clients.
  • Maintain organized client financial records and ensure accuracy in all financial transactions.
  • Respond promptly to client inquiries related to their financial matters.

Accounts payable and recievable

  • Process invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure timely payments on behalf of clients.
  • Monitor and manage accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection and client satisfaction.

Financial reporting and Analysis

  • Prepare and deliver accurate financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, tailored to each client's needs.
  • Assist clients in analyzing financial data to make informed business decisions.

Compliance and Regulations

  • Ensure clients' financial activities adhere to relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry-specific compliance requirements.
  • Prepare and vat/tax returns and other necessary financial documents on behalf of clients.

Audit assistance

  • Prepare necessary financial documentation and schedules for internal and external audits for clients.
  • Support clients during audit processes by providing accurate financial information.

Collaboration and communication

  • Work closely with internal teams, such as corporate secretarial and legal teams, to ensure seamless service delivery to clients.
  • Maintain effective communication with clients to address their financial needs and concerns.

Payroll

  • Processing payroll for multiple clients, including calculations, deductions, and adjustments.

 

Qualifications and skills

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or ACCA qualified.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency in using accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and financial analysis tools.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication skills to interact with clients and internal teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously.

 

Career Development

As a Lead Associate, you play a crucial role in bridging the gap between junior associates and executives, contributing to the efficient functioning of the department. This position provides an opportunity for you to further develop your skills, paving the way for career advancement within the tax field.

 

What we offer

Competitive Salary, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Continuous Professional and Personal growth through our Learning & Development team and participation in international milestone programmes, Family Friendly Measures – Work-life balance, Flexible working hours, Working in a multi-cultural environment, Recognition and Career Progression, Wellbeing Allowance, which increases on a yearly basis, open door policy, Firmwide social activities, hotel accommodation at discounted rates, tuition support on courses related to the job, and study leave, Performance Appraisals held twice yearly, Induction Meetings and buddy system, Donate as you earn, career secondments opportunities.

 

Knowing we're right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Grant Thornton gives you the opportunities, resources and flexibility to create a career that empowers your passion.

 

Beyond the Job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.