Senior Accountant

• About this opportunity
  
  

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounting operations and preparing timely financial reports for Gleeds Portugal. The role also supports Portuguese statutory and tax compliance through the preparation of accounting information and coordination with external advisers, and coordinates the transition from an external accounting provider to an internal accounting function.

As part of the Gleeds Iberia finance department, the Senior Accountant will work closely with the Financial Controller and Accountant Senior Manager based in Madrid and liaise with the International Finance Director in the UK.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the transition of accounting activities from an external service provider to an internal accounting function and helping establish efficient local processes and controls.
• Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring the accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting activities.
• Preparing and posting accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other accounting adjustments.
• Reconciling bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany balances.
• Supporting the preparation and review of VAT, Corporate Income Tax and other statutory tax filings in coordination with external advisers.
• Reviewing transaction coding, supporting documentation, and approval workflows to ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Reviewing transaction coding, supporting documentation, and approval workflows to ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Coordinating payroll accounting and related reconciliations with internal stakeholders and external providers.
• Managing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Preparing financial statements, management accounts, and supporting schedules within agreed deadlines.
• Preparing and submitting financial reporting for the Iberia Finance team and UK headquarters.
• Analysing financial performance and explaining variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior-period results.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and broader financial planning activities.
• Responding to accounting, reporting, and audit-related queries from regional and group finance teams.
• Supporting statutory reporting, external audit activities, and compliance requirements.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

• Who we’re looking for:
  
  

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in accounting, financial control or a comparable role.
• Strong practical knowledge of Portuguese accounting requirements.
• Experience managing the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end closing.
• Experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations and audit documentation.
• Familiar with Primavera software.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting or enterprise resource planning systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet due dates.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and practical problem-solving.
• Discretion in handling financial and business information.
• Fluent in English and native or bilingual in Portuguese; Spanish is a plus.
  
  

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant and registered member of the Portuguese Order of Certified Accountants (Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados - OCC) or working towards membership.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline would be advantageous.
  
  

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility
  
  

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.