Corporate Senior Accountant
About Us
RHJ Group is an international team of expert accountants, legal associates, and partners specialising in cross-border business transactions, diverse income streams, residency visas, company incorporation, and more. Operating across the UK, Portugal, the UAE, Malta, and Cyprus, we work collaboratively with an extensive network of associates to deliver outstanding support to our clients.
With a growing client base, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Corporate Accountant to join our team in Porto. This is a unique opportunity to thrive in an international, fast-paced environment while enhancing your professional skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the main point of contact for corporate clients, building strong, lasting relationships.
- Answer client tax queries with clear, accurate, and timely advice.
- Prepare and provide reports to clients as required.
- Submit tax obligations on behalf of clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Process client expenses based on the invoices and receipts received.
- Maintain client tax compliance across all relevant jurisdictions.
- Advise clients on upcoming tax deadlines and the actions they need to take.
- Apply expert knowledge in specialist areas, including:
- Tax rates applicable to island jurisdictions.
- Double taxation treaties and their implications.
- Researching and presenting tax-specific information in a way clients can easily understand.
- Liaise with tax authorities on behalf of clients to resolve queries and obligations.
- Oversee specific tasks delegated to the Admin & Payroll team, ensuring quality and consistency.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you will need the following skills and qualifications:
- Qualifications
- Certificado Nivel Secundario de Educação or equivalent (European qualifications framework for lifelong learning (EQF) – Level 4 or higher)
- Skills
- Proactive Attitude – Eager to learn, take initiative, and tackle tasks with a positive mindset.
- Organisational Skills – Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently within a fast-paced work environment.
- Relationship Building – Capable of establishing strong professional relationships with clients, team members, and associates.
- Communication Skills – Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, in Portuguese and English.
- Attention to Detail – Meticulous and methodical approach to work with a focus on accuracy.
- MS Suite & Technology - Exceptional experience with MS Outlook, MS Excel, Zoom, Accounting Software (not mandatory) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
Position Details
- Location: Porto, Portugal
- Hours: Full-time, 9am - 6pm, Monday to Friday
Benefits
At RHJ Group, we believe in supporting and rewarding our team. Benefits include:
- Order of Accountants membership fees and required training fees settlement
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Access to professional training programmes to grow your skills and knowledge.
- Regular team-building events to foster collaboration and camaraderie.
Why Join Us?
By joining RHJ Group, you'll become part of an international team dedicated to supporting businesses and individuals across borders. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a meaningful career, enhance your tax and accounting expertise, and be part of a collaborative organisation.
Applications are now open - apply today and take the next step in your professional journey! Join RHJ Group and be a part of an organisation that takes your career and growth to the next level!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 1,300.00€ per month
Application Question(s):
- Have you been in a senior position before?
Language:
- English & Portuguese (Required)
Work Location: In person
