ID250929 Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant @ KPMG | Kick-start your career in accounting & tax

Curious about accounting and tax and eager to learn how compliance works in real client engagements?

We are looking for a Junior Accountant – Tax Compliance Outsourcing to join our Tax practice in Bucharest. You will support experienced colleagues in delivering accurate accounting records and tax returns for our clients, building a solid foundation for your professional career.

The Blueprint of your Role:

• GCA Family & Sub-family: 2.11 Tax – Tax Compliance
• Career Level: Level 6 – Team Member 1
  
  

Why join us?

• Clarity (GCA): You have a well-defined career path. You’ll know exactly where you stand and what steps you need to take to grow within the team.
• Fair Evaluation (Korn Ferry): We don’t rely on subjective opinions. We use a global methodology that helps you understand your potential and develop accordingly.
• Smart Working: We try to automate repetitive processes as much as possible using data analytics tools, so we can focus on the things that actually matter.
  
  

What will you actually do?

You will work as part of a tax compliance outsourcing team, supporting the preparation of accounting records and tax returns for Romanian entities and learning how to apply local regulations in practice.

Core Responsibilities

• Day-to-day bookkeeping: Record accounting entries in the accounting software (e.g. Winmentor, ERP systems) based on source documents, under the guidance of senior team members.
• Monthly closing support: Assist in basic reconciliations (suppliers, customers, bank, cash) and in preparing trial balances and simple reports for review.
• Compliance with Romanian regulations: Help ensure that transactions and records are compliant with Romanian accounting and tax rules, by following internal instructions and checklists.
• Tax calculations & returns (support): Prepare draft tax calculations and working files for VAT, Corporate Income Tax and WHT, and support the preparation of tax returns to be reviewed by more senior colleagues.
• Cash & expense recording: Record cash disbursements, expenses and petty cash transactions, and support petty cash reconciliations according to Romanian accounting & fiscal regulations.
• Documentation & working papers: Collect, organize and archive supporting documents; prepare clear working papers that explain the accounting and tax treatment of transactions.
• Audit support (execution): Support yearly audits by preparing standard reconciliations and documentation requested by the audit team, under supervision.
• Tools & automation: Work within methodologies that use automated postings and OCR solutions; learn how technology is used to streamline compliance processes and contribute to data quality.
  
  

Who are you?

You are at the beginning of your accounting and tax career, motivated to learn, open to feedback and ready to work in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

Mindset & behaviors

• Eager to learn: You are curious about accounting and tax and keen to understand the “why”, not just the “how”.
• Detail-oriented: You pay attention to details and understand that small errors can have big impacts in accounting and tax.
• Organized & reliable: You can follow procedures, manage your tasks and respect deadlines with appropriate guidance.
• Proactive & accountable: You take ownership of your assignments, ask questions when things are unclear and follow through until completion.
• Team player: You enjoy working with others, are open to feedback and contribute to a positive team atmosphere.
• Adaptable: You are comfortable working with different clients, systems and types of tasks as your experience grows.
  
  

Experience & Background

• Professional experience:
• Up to 2 years of experience in accounting (e.g. internships, junior roles in accounting or tax compliance, or similar).
• Education & qualifications:
• University Degree in Accounting or Finance (completed or in final year).
• Enrolment in or interest in professional qualifications (e.g. CECCAR, ACCA) would be a plus.
• Functional knowledge:
• Basic understanding of Romanian accounting principles and main tax concepts (e.g. VAT, Corporate Income Tax, WHT).
• Familiarity with core accounting processes: recording invoices, payments, basic reconciliations.
• Tools & methods:
• Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, basic lookups, simple reports) and good command of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic knowledge or exposure to accounting software (Winmentor preferred); experience with SAP, Navision, Ciel or other ERP systems would be a plus.
• Openness to work with automated postings and OCR tools and to learn new systems quickly.
• Communication & language:
• Upper-intermediate / Advanced English skills, both written and spoken; fluent Romanian.
• Able to communicate clearly with colleagues and to document work in a structured way.
  

Benefits at a glance:

• Real Development: Access to a wide range of technical and soft skills trainings, plus the opportunity to gain additional professional qualifications.
• Career Growth: Clear advancement opportunities within the Advisory practice, with exposure to diverse projects and industries.
• Flexible Working: A flexible workplace and work environment that supports smart working and work–life balance.
• Culture & Wellbeing: An internal culture that encourages you to follow your passions, various internal activities and events, plus benefits to support your health and wellbeing.
  
  

Ready to start your journey in tax and accounting compliance?

Apply now and grow your career with KPMG’s outsourcing team!

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