Accountant (20 hours/week)YOO Lisbon is the first YOO Inspired by Starck luxury real estate development in Portugal.
It features elegant, design-led residences across two iconic destinations:YOO Lisbon South Bay – a gated golf and wellness resort nestled in 100 hectares of protected forest, comprising luxury villas, townhouses, and apartments with resort-style amenities such as a boutique hotel, spa, wellness center and golf course.YOO Lisbon Downtown – a vibrant riverfront development in Alcântara featuring contemporary, design-driven apartments curated for urban living.Powered by YOO, founded in 1999 by John Hitchcox and Philippe Starck, YOO Lisbon brings together design, architecture, and wellbeing.Location & Work ModeOn-site (hybrid model) : Work either at the Fernão Ferro development site (South Bay area) or at our head office in Lisbon for 2 days per week ; remaining hours are remote .
Total hours : 20 hours/week, flexible scheduling.Primary ResponsibilitiesGeneral accounting : Maintain accurate financial records, reconcile accounts, and support month-end close.Payroll accounting : Handle payroll processing, including statutory filings, benefits, and related bookkeeping.Invoice management : Process supplier invoices, monitor accounts payable/receivable, manage vendor communications.Balance sheets, Ongoing Business Support : Assist in drafting basic balance sheets, liaise with external auditors/tax advisors as needed and provide financial information to management on a case by case basis.Required QualificationsCandidates should meet at least one of the following:University Degree in Accounting or OCC (Contabilista Certificado) and at least 5 years of experience.At least 15 years of comprehensive accounting experience.Essential skills:Fluent in English and Portuguese (spoken and written) – critical for financial documentation, team coordination, and stakeholder engagement.Strong understanding of Portuguese accounting standards and payroll regulations.Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Primavera, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar), Excel, and remote work tools.Used to working in fast paced working environments.Ideal Candidate ProfileHighly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing tasks independently.Effective communicator, especially in bilingual (EN/PT) setting.Comfortable navigating both physical and remote work environments.Experience in real estate or development contexts is advantageous—but not mandatory.What We OfferA flexible, hybrid work model tailored for balance and efficiency.Competitive salary.Work laptop.Exposure to high-end, design-driven real estate projects in a fast-growing branded residences segment in Portugal.Collaborative, creative environment shaped by the YOO philosophy: human-centric design, wellbeing, and inspired living.