Financial Accountant - Remote

Portugal
Permanente
Horário completo

Há 1 mês

Job Description:About UsAt Zyte, we thrive on the power of data, enabling businesses to extract the information they need to innovate and grow. With over a decade of experience in web data extraction, we've established ourselves as a trusted partner for over 3,000 companies and 1 million developers worldwide. Our globally distributed team, consisting of more than 250 professionals from over 28 countries, is on a mission to make data accessible and useful for everyone.We are a fast-growing global technology company specialising in SaaS and Data Services. With plans to reach $100 million in revenue within the next 3-5 years, our Finance Operations are becoming increasingly complex. We operate as a fully remote team distributed globally and we are now seeking a mid-level Financial Accountant to join our team and support our Senior Finance Manager in scaling and managing our accounting function during this exciting growth phase.About The JobIn this role, you will play a key part in consolidating financial reporting in our international entities (Ireland, Spain, and the US) and ensuring our accounting processes and systems keep pace with our expansion. You will support the management of core accounting operations (general ledger, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments) and help drive improvements such as a major financial system migration from Xero to a more robust platform. This is a full-time role with significant responsibility and room for growth, ideal for a resilient, proactive accountant who thrives in a dynamic, remote-working environment.Requirements:Roles & Responsibilities:

Support core accounting operations - work closely with the Senior Finance Manager to handle day-to-day accounting tasks and special projects.
Financial systems improvement - assisting with the migration from Xero to a more scalable finance system (ERP). This includes participating in system selection, data migration, process redesign, and user training to ensure a smooth transition and enhanced reporting capabilities.
Group consolidation - assist with the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close and consolidation process. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements and management reports for the Group.
General ledger management - support general ledger management, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments. Maintain accurate and up-to-date Balance Sheet schedules and ensure all financial data is recorded correctly.
Accounts payable/receivable collaboration - work effectively with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable colleagues to streamline billing and payment processes.
Cash management & treasury - support day-to-day banking activities, including management of multi-currency bank accounts.
Collaboration with FP&A & Data Analytics - assist with the maintenance of data consistency and quality, reporting and analysis support, and cross-functional business partnering for budgeting and strategic decision-making.
Reporting compliance and statutory audit - ensure all accounting activities comply with FRS102 and relevant local regulations. Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and the audit process.
Financial controls & process improvement - maintain strong financial controls and contribute to improving processes. Identify opportunities for automation or efficiency gains in accounting workflows, helping the finance team scale effectively as the business grows.

Requirements:

Fully qualified accountant with a recognized certification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or ACA).
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is desirable.
Proven experience in an accounting role (mid-level position), ideally 3-5+ years post-qualification.
Experience in a Tech or SaaS company is strongly preferred.
Tech-savvy with strong accounting systems experience. Hands-on experience with Xero or similar accounting software is required. Exposure to or involvement in finance system migrations (e.g. migrating to an ERP like NetSuite, Sage Intact or Rillet) is advantageous.
Solid understanding of accounting principles and consolidation of multiple entities.
Demonstrated ability to manage general ledger functions, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and prepayments. Comfortable handling multi-currency transactions and intercompany entries in a global business.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across a global remote team. Capable of explaining financial information to non-finance colleagues clearly and of coordinating with external advisors or auditors when required.
Based in Europe, with the ability to work core business hours in Central European Time (CET). Willingness to occasionally accommodate meetings across different time zones as needed for a global team.

Why Join Us?This role offers the opportunity to be a key contributor in a high-growth tech company with a global footprint. You will help shape scalable financial processes in a remote-first environment, working with a supportive team that values innovation, efficiency, and personal development. If you are a diligent accountant who meets the above criteria and you thrive in a dynamic setting, we encourage you to apply and become part of our exciting growth story.Benefits:Benefits:

We love fostering and nourishing new ideas and bringing them to market
Become part of a self-motivated, progressive, multi-cultural team.
Have the freedom and flexibility to work from where you do your best work, as we are a completely remote company.
Get the chance to work with cutting-edge open-source technologies and tools.

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