Overview

The Accounting Associate is responsible for performing the day-to-day book-keeping for each client and analyzing documents supporting business transactions. She/he will also be responsible for preparing and analyzing month end management accounts, preparing budgets and liaising with auditors regarding audits and tax computations.

Key areas of Responsibility

• Book-keeping of Clients’ Transactions
• Preparing Annual Clients’ Budgets
• Liaison with various Internal Departments
• Liaison with External Auditors
• Liaison with Clients
• Liaison with Local Registrar of Companies, VAT, TAX and Other Authorities
• Reporting to Local Authorities

Accounting

• Perform General Bookkeeping on Sage Accounting Software
• Perform Reconciliations and preparation of all necessary Reports in due time for month end and other deadlines
• Assist in planning for existing and new resources to meet Clients needs
• Assist in the preparation of Documents Supporting Client transactions
• Deal with any issues delegated by the Head of Client Management Department
• Draft of Board Resolutions, Minutes, AGMs, EGMs, and Agreements
• Prepare and submit chargeable work to Billing Department for issuance of Invoices on a monthly basis
• Liaise with Clients and Authorities in order to complete Audits, Liquidations of Companies, Tax Investigations, etc.

Sustainable management accounting

• Assist in the workings of the Accounting Operations
• Maintain Corporate, Invoice and Agreements Registers as well as Files Administration (electronic and hard)
• Manage the affairs of a Portfolio of Clients on an everyday basis
• Operate and manage the Financial Reporting of a Portfolio of Clients (including VAT, VIES, monthly and quarterly accounting)

Taxation

• Prepare Provisional Tax Assessments
• Prepare Corporate Income Tax Self-Assessment Estimations and Payments
• Prepare quarterly VAT Returns
• Prepare monthly VIES Returns
• Prepare bi-annual Special Defence Contribution Assessment
• Assist on Tax and VAT Audits and Investigations from the Auditors

Audit and assurance

• Use of CaseWare for the preparation of the Financial Statements under IFRS and Corporation Tax Return
• Liaise with Clients’ External Auditors
• Perform the collection of the Financial Information Process
• Review of the Financial Statements and Corporate Tax Return

Primary objective

Ensure that all financial matters are handled in a timely manner with full accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsible for

Handling all internal financial matters assigned and ensuring the highest level of service.

Education/Experience

• University Degree in Finance or related field as well as ACCA or ACA qualified
• Minimum of 5 years financial management experience in a similar role, within the Professional Services Industry and/or Financial Services Industry
• Knowledge of Sage Line 50 Accounting Software

Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics

• Fluency in the English and Russian language, knowledge of Greek is an advantage
• Analytical and financial management skills with focus on accuracy
• An understanding of Professional and Financial Services
• A self motivated individual, able to work independently and within a team
• Organizational, administration and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• The ability to communicate with individuals at all levels and of all cultures
• Client Orientation with service focus
• IT literate with good knowledge of Sage Line 50 and MS Office applications

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you are interested in the above position please send your CV in English (accompanied by cover note/personal statement) to Ms. Marina Zevedeou at the following email address marina.zevedeou@aspentrust.com by 2 December 2018.