Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

FACT Ltd is growing, and we're looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Birkirkara.

This is a great opportunity for an accountant who wants to take ownership of a portfolio of clients, develop their technical and client-facing skills, and continue progressing professionally, including ACCA support and study leave.

You'll work as part of a supportive team while having the flexibility to manage your responsibilities with a hybrid working arrangement and flexible working hours.

• Location: Birkirkara, Malta
• Employment: Full-time
• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Working hours: Flexible
• Eligibility: Candidates must already be based in Malta and have the right to work in Malta.

What you will be doing;

As a Senior Accountant, you'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting requirements of a portfolio of clients and supporting them with their ongoing financial and reporting needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day accounting for a portfolio of clients
• Posting journals and processing accounting transactions using Xero or other accounting software
• Preparing bank, cash and merchant account reconciliations
• Preparing accruals, prepayments and other month-end adjustments
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial information
• Assisting with management accounts and financial statements
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client accounting records
• Liaising directly with clients and resolving accounting queries
• Working with auditors and providing the necessary documentation during annual audits
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Supporting the wider team with accounting projects and ad-hoc requirements
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance

What we are looking for;

We're looking for someone who is technically capable, organised and confident working directly with clients.

You should have:

• A degree in Accountancy and/or an ACCA qualification, or be currently studying ACCA
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar accounting role
• A good understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Experience with accounting software; Xero experience is considered an advantage
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Confidence communicating with clients and other professional stakeholders
• A proactive and team-oriented approach

Previous experience working with a portfolio of clients will be considered an advantage.

What we offer:

We believe that career development and a good work-life balance should go hand in hand.

As part of the FACT team, you'll benefit from:

• ACCA sponsorship
• Paid study leave for ACCA examinations
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Private health insurance
• Free parking
• Summer hours — finish at 2:00pm on Fridays during the summer months
• Discounts at selected retail outlets, restaurants and other businesses
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A team where your ideas, contribution and development are valued

Why Fact?

At FACT Ltd, we're building a workplace where people can develop their careers without having to sacrifice flexibility and work-life balance.

You'll be joining a growing team where you can take ownership of your work, build strong relationships with clients and continue developing your career in accountancy.

If you're an accountant based in Malta and looking for your next career move, we'd love to hear from you.