The Junior Accountant maintains accounting records, processes financial entries, and handles payroll and tax returns for a diverse client portfolio within the accounting team. Responsibilities include preparing bank reconciliations, management accounts, VAT returns, and assisting with audits. Candidates require an LCCI Higher or Intermediate Certificate or CAT qualification, along with numerical, analytical, and communication skills in Greek and English.
Junior Accountant – Accounting, Tax & Payroll
Build your career. Develop your skills. Grow with us.
About the Role
As a Junior Accountant, you will join our Accounting team and work with a diverse portfolio of clients, gaining hands-on experience in accounting, financial reporting, payroll and taxation.
Working closely with experienced accounting professionals, you will develop your technical knowledge, build strong client relationships and progressively take on greater responsibility as you grow in your role.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an accounting background who is eager to learn, develop professionally and build a long-term career within a growing professional services firm.
What You'll Do
- Maintain accounting records and process accounting entries for a portfolio of clients.
- Communicate with clients to collect financial information and supporting documentation.
- Prepare monthly bank, debtor and creditor reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end procedures, including accruals and prepayments.
- Maintain and update fixed asset registers.
- Prepare management accounts and cash flow statements.
- Assist with end-to-end payroll processing.
- Prepare and process VAT and VIES returns, ensuring compliance with applicable deadlines.
- Assist with provisional tax estimates and monitor changes in clients' tax positions.
- Ensure accounting transactions are properly documented and supporting records are accurately maintained and archived.
- Liaise with clients and auditors, providing the necessary information and documentation during the audit process.
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments to meet clients' accounting, financial reporting and tax requirements.
- Respond to client queries promptly and professionally, ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
What We're Looking For
We value commitment, attention to detail and a positive attitude, alongside the technical knowledge required to succeed in this role.
The ideal candidate will have:
- An LCCI Higher or Intermediate Certificate in Accounting, or a Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification.
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance, Economics, Mathematics or another relevant field will be considered an advantage.
- A good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting procedures.
- Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Good computer literacy and a willingness to learn new accounting systems and technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Greek and English.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- A positive, professional and client-focused attitude.
- A willingness to learn, take initiative and develop professionally in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join A & C?
At A & C, we believe in giving our people the opportunity to learn, contribute and grow.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Work directly with Partners and experienced professionals.
- Build direct relationships with clients and gain exposure to businesses across different industries.
- Develop both technical and commercial skills.
- Take on meaningful responsibility as your experience grows.
- Build a long-term career within a growing professional services firm.
- Develop your career with an ACCA Approved Employer – Platinum Level.
Your contribution is visible. Your development matters. Your career can grow with us.
What We Offer
Career & Professional Development
- Practical experience across accounting, financial reporting, payroll and taxation.
- Guidance and support from experienced accounting professionals.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
- Opportunities to strengthen your technical skills and take on greater responsibility as you progress.
Financial & Employee Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Annual salary reviews.
- Performance-related rewards.
- Corporate pension fund.
- Wolt allowance.
Flexibility & Time Off
- Flexible working hours.
- 21 days' annual leave, increasing with years of service.
- Annual leave entitlement from your first day.
- Friday afternoons off throughout the year.
- Additional Wednesday afternoons off during July and August.
- Half a working day off on your birthday.
- Wellbeing Day when a Cyprus national public holiday falls on a weekend.
- Working arrangements designed to support working mothers.
Our Working Environment
- A friendly, collaborative and supportive team.
- Modern technology and systems.
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and improve the way we work.
Dress for the Occasion — a professional environment without unnecessary formality.
Soft Skills
- Writing correspondence
- Critical thinking
- Motivating
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- MS Office
Ready to Build Your Career With Us?
If you are ambitious, motivated and eager to develop your career in audit and professional services, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to careers@acccyp.com with "Audit Associate – ACCA/ACA Training" in the subject line.
For more information, visit www.acccyp.com.
All applications are treated with strict confidentiality. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
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