Senior Accountant

Location: Portugal, Europe
Format: Full-time 
 

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Accountant / Contabilista Certificado to manage accounting, taxes, and financial operations for a Portuguese Lda company.

This role also includes basic HR admin support and close work with external accountants and legal advisors.

You will work directly with management and help ensure financial transparency, compliance, and control across the company.

Key Responsibilities

— Manage daily accounting, payments, and bank operations
— Handle taxes (VAT, corporate tax, payroll tax) and ensure compliance with Portuguese law
— Prepare reports, support P&L, and control expenses and cash flow
— Run payroll process and coordinate employee payments
— Work with external accountants, lawyers, banks, and government bodies
— Support hiring and termination processes from admin/legal side
— Review contracts and support financial/legal processes
— Help optimize taxes, revenue processes (e.g. Stripe), and overall financial structure
— Support ongoing audits and handle requests from tax authorities

Requirements

— Contabilista Certificado
— Experience with Portuguese companies (Lda)
— Strong knowledge of accounting and tax rules in Portugal
— Hands-on experience with taxes, reporting, and payroll
— Portuguese working level
— Structured, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

Nice to Have

— Experience working with external accountants and legal teams
— Experience with audits or tax inspections
— Experience supporting multiple business areas

Recruitment Process

— 1st step: Interview with recruiter
— 2nd step: Interview with the team
— Optional: Final interview with Founder