We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Braga. This role will be responsible for accounting and administrative activities across both Portugal and the United Kingdom, requiring strong knowledge of Portuguese accounting and tax regulations, as well as the ability to work in an international environment. The position starts with a 9-month contract, with the opportunity to become permanent.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage accounting activities for Portugal and the UK
* Ensure compliance with SNC and support UK accounting requirements (UK GAAP)
* Perform monthly and annual closings
* Prepare and review tax and statutory filings and ensure compliance with Portuguese (VAT, IES/DA, Modelo 22, SAF-T PT) and UK tax obligations
* Liaise with tax authorities and external advisors in PT and the UK
* Execute payroll processing for Portugal and the UK, including coordination with external payroll providers
* Reconcile and analyse general ledger accounts
* Contribute to process improvements and standardisation (e.g. invoice automation)
Requirements
* Certified Accountant in Portugal (Contabilista Certificado)
* Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting
* Strong knowledge of SNC
* Advanced level of English (spoken and written)
* Basic knowledge of UK GAAP or willingness to learn
* Hands-on experience with financial software (SAP, Primavera, Xero, or similar)
* Strong Excel skills
* Ability to work independently across multiple jurisdictions
Nice to Have
* Previous experience managing multi-country accounting
* Experience in international or multinational environments
* Exposure to group reporting or UK entities
What We Offer
* 9-month contract with a strong possibility of a permanent role
* Competitive salary and benefits (meal allowance and medical insurance)
* International and collaborative work environment. Opportunity to work with passionate people
* Learning and development opportunities, including UK accounting exposure
* Regular company social activities, team-building events, and a fun work environment
* Travel opportunities.
* 22 days of annual leave.