About the role

  • Oversee daily bookkeeping and maintain accurate client accounting records, ensuring adherence to established procedures
  • Prepare periodic management reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually) and annual management accounts in line with accounting standards and company policies
  • Manage VAT registrations and ensure full compliance with Maltese and EU VAT legislation, including reporting obligations
  • Provide expert guidance on VAT matters, including cross-border transactions, partial exemptions, and complex compliance issues
  • Assist clients in obtaining an EXO number, preparing and submitting all required documentation, and acting as the main point of contact throughout the process
  • Liaise with clients to gather financial information, understand their business operations, and address queries related to compliance and reporting
  • Collaborate with auditors to meet all statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards, VAT legislation, and financial regulations, applying this knowledge proactively
  • Support internal teams with complex VAT queries and ad hoc financial tasks, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar accounting or finance role
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, VAT legislation, and financial reporting standards
  • Experience in preparing management accounts and coordinating audits
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently
  • Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and client relationship skills
  • Proactive, organised, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team

Benefits

  • Mobile allowance
  • Team building and company events
  • Clear career growth opportunities
  • Sponsorship for yearly professional training, seminars, webinars, and conferences

Job title

Senior VAT Accountant

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

€33,000 - €38,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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