Accounting Associate

Accounting Associate | Commercial Services | Malta | Up to 30,000k | Hybrid

An Accounting Associate is required for an exciting company based in Malta. Our client is currently growing their Accountancy team and are on the lookout for a motivated and self-driven candidate to join an existing team of professionals, whose main duties include the preparation of client financial statements and providing assistance in the preparation of other financial reports.

What’s on offer to you?

• Hybrid – 4 days office / 1 day home
• Christmas Bonus
• Yearly salary increments
• Summer hours during July/August
• Various social events
• Richmond Employee Assistance Programme
• APS Employee Scheme
• 10 days study leave per year
• Working hours – 07:30/08:45 – 16:30/17:45

What You Will Be Doing

• Building strong working relationships with clients;
• Works as an effective team member to accurately complete project components and tasks, including:
• Preparing, maintaining, updating and finalising accounting data
• Processing of non-technical and technical information in accounting systems
• Preparation and submission of personal tax returns for sole traders
• Preparation and submission of VAT tax returns for clients
• Preparation of Management Accounts
• Preparation of Trial Balances
• Preparation and maintenance of cash books
• Preparation and maintenance of accounting journals
• Dealing with the relevant regulatory and supervisory authorities

What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role

• Currently reading for ACCA or equivalent;
• Working experience within an accounting team would be considered an asset;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs. An advanced level in Microsoft Excel would be considered an asset;
• Strong communication skills in English and Maltese, both written and spoken.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines;
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing client and business dynamics;
• Efficient coupled with a good eye for detail;
• Risk awareness and high integrity when dealing with confidential information;
• Self-motivated, proactive with a positive ‘can do’ attitude;
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Keywords: Accounting Associate |Malta | Microsoft Excel | VAT | Accounting Data | Trial Balances