Assistant Accounting Manager
- San Ġwann, Malta Island
- €40,000-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work closely with the Accounting Manager to maintain strong client relationships and deliver high-quality accounting services on time;
- Prepare and review financial reports and statements, ensuring full compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and other regulatory standards;
- Supervise junior accountants by providing training, guidance, and constructive feedback to support their development;
- Assist with the onboarding of new clients, integrating financial data seamlessly into the firm's systems;
- Contribute to month-end and year-end closings through reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting;
- Review bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT submissions prepared by junior staff;
- Support external audit processes, liaising with auditors and following up on recommendations;
- Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for client accounts;
- Help strengthen clients' internal control processes to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting;
- Ensure compliance with tax and statutory filing obligations;
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency within the team;
- Monitor and support the use of accounting systems and tools, ensuring accuracy and data integrity;
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to deliver comprehensive financial solutions to clients.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; candidates who are ACCA partly qualified, in progress, or fully qualified (including those in the final stages) will be given preference;
- Have 3 – 4 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a corporate services or client-facing environment, including some exposure to mentoring or supervising junior staff;
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting;
- Hands-on experience with IFRS and GAPSME standards is essential;
- Proficient in accounting software (such as Xero) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and client deliverables;
- Analytical thinker with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
- Clear and professional communicator, with a client-oriented approach;
- Capable of working independently while maintaining a strong sense of teamwork;
- Adaptable and flexible in handling shifting priorities and daily workload changes.