Senior Accountant / Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado)

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting, reporting and tax compliance services to a diverse portfolio of local and international clients. Working within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, you will take ownership of client engagements, support junior team members, and contribute to the continued growth of Apex's Corporate Solutions business in Portugal.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional seeking exposure to a broad client base, complex structures, and an international operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities for a portfolio of Portuguese and international clients.
• Review accounting records and ensure compliance with Portuguese GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting packages.
• Coordinate and prepare statutory financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Prepare, review and submit corporate tax returns, VAT returns and other regulatory filings.
• Act as the designated Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) where applicable, including the signing and submission of financial statements, tax declarations and statutory filings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact for accounting, reporting and compliance matters.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, banks and other external stakeholders as required.
• Support, mentor and review the work of junior team members, contributing to their professional development.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to operational efficiencies across the team.
• Ensure all client deliverables are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Qualified Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) and member of the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados (preferred or required depending on business need).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in accounting, financial reporting and Portuguese tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Portuguese GAAP, corporate tax, VAT and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience managing multiple clients and competing priorities within a professional services, consultancy, outsourcing or accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience using accounting and ERP systems.
• Fluent Portuguese and English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Desirable

• Experience working with international clients and multi-jurisdictional structures.
• Exposure to accounting process improvement initiatives and systems implementations.
• Knowledge of IFRS would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global financial services organisation.
• Exposure to an international client portfolio across multiple industries.
• Hybrid working model.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative, inclusive and entrepreneurial culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.