Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team. As a member of the Firm, professionalism and high ethical standard are expected for this position. The successful candidate should be results driven and always keep in mind Firm’s objectives.
THE FIRM
HLB Cyprus is one of the most established professional service providers in Cyprus employing more than 60 professionals. You will have a unique opportunity to work in a professional yet friendly and supportive environment and be part of a team providing services to large and medium sized local and international clients in a wide range of business sectors.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintaining Accounting Books for our Firm and a portfolio of Clients including preparing and posting bank payments and receipts, sales and supplier invoices, petty cash transactions and accounting journals.
- Maintaining cash book and other registers on excel and downloading or scanning supporting documentation.
- Referencing supporting documentation and uploading onto our accounting system.
- Carrying out bank reconciliations and accounts analyses.
- Preparing bank transfers for execution by our Firm’s and Clients’ signatories.
- Preparation of VAT and VIES returns.
- Assisting in year-end closing and preparation of files for audit. Liaising with our Audit Department or Client auditors.
- Liaising with Clients on missing information and dealing with Client enquiries.
- Preparation of Payroll and Social Insurance returns.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or holder of LCCI Higher Level or studying for ACCA exams
- 2-3 years’ experience as an Accountant is required
- Knowledge of Quickbooks or Cycom software is an advantage
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Excellent knowledge of Greek and English language
- Ambitious and highly committed individual with strong analytical, communication and technical skills
- Hardworking and enthusiastic professional with career aspirations and interest in further advancement within our Firm
SKILLS
- Hardworking and enthusiastic professional with career aspirations and interest in further development within our Firm
- Ambitious and highly committed individual with strong analytical and technical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, motivation, professional discipline
- Excellent communication and team working skills
- Be able to work within tight deadlines and capable to deliver results of a high level
- Excellent command of Greek and English language, both verbal and written.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Provident fund (optional)
- Medical insurance (optional)
- 21 days annual holiday
- Travelling allowance
- Afternoon off every Friday throughout the year
- Flexible working hours
- Training opportunities (on-the-job and scheduled)
- Personal professional development
- Career progression
All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality.