Senior Licensed Accountant

What we do?

UniCredit in Portugal belongs to one of the largest financial groups in Europe, serving over 15 million Clients, including one million businesses. We are building a new banking model that combines the speed and appeal of a fintech with the strength and stability of a universal bank. We draw on 150 years of experience and the unique expertise of our teams, acting as the Group’s pan-European innovation hub.

We are creating ultra-fast and transparent banking with an “all-in-one” application and new opportunities for all Clients - individual, business, and corporate. 

Our greatest value is our People - a Team of creative experts who thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment. We focus on collaboration, engagement, and achieving ambitious goals.

We are looking for a Senior Licensed Accountant  to join us at this pivotal moment, share our vision, and help shape the future of European banking.

What you will be doing?

We are looking for a Licensed Accountant with a robust technical background and relevant experience in financial accounting and Portuguese taxation to join our office in Lisbon.We are looking for a professional with strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset, capable of integrating into a team and contributing to theongoing enhancement of accounting and financial processes.Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the branch’s general ledger, ensuring all transactions arerecorded accurately and in real-time.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L)in accordance with IFRS and local Portuguese accounting standards.

• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures, including accruals,prepayments, and depreciation.

• Manage local tax filings, including VAT (IVA), Corporate Income Tax (IRC), andStamp Duty (Imposto do Selo).

• Conduct regular reconciliations of bank accounts, inter-branch transfers, andsuspense accounts.

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during annual reviews, providing allnecessary documentation and explanations.

• Monitoring changes in local financial and tax law

• Cooperation in the implementation of new banking products to ensure compliancewith financial and tax law

• Supervision of the invoicing process for bank customers

• Manage fixed asset registers and ensure correct valuation of collateralized assetswhere applicable.

Skills you should have

• Certification is a must - Certified Accountant (Contabilista Certificado) registered with the OCC (Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados)

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in accounting, within bank or financial services sector in Portugal is a must

• Solid experience in the preparation and analysis of financial statements in accordance with IFRS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.

• Advanced Excel skills. Precision in handling complex financial data.

• Native/Fluent Portuguese and Professional Working Proficiency in English (required for international reporting).

• High level of integrity, especially regarding sensitive financial information and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) awareness.

• Ability to keep up with the frequent changes in Portuguese tax law and EU banking directives.

What we offer

You will get an opportunity to work in an innovative, digital bank applying state of the art approaches and technologies. 

• We provide our team members with Apple MacBooks to ensure a seamless work and superior user experience.

• Flexible Work Model: We offer a hybrid approach with a monthly allowance to support your home office costs

• Health & Wellbeing: You and your closest family (spouse and dependents) will be covered by comprehensive private healthcare. 

• Meal Support: We help fuel your day with meal vouchers.

Our process

We keep our recruiting process simple. Step 1: Talk with one of our Recruiters about your to date experiences and ambitionsStep 2: Meet with your future Team Manager to deep dive on the role specifics and our work environment

Our note to you

Diverse teams really are the best teams. Research shows that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a job unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply - even if you're not 100% sure. We are interested in getting to know you and learning about what you bring to the table.

Please note that we may close a job posting early if we receive a large number of exceptional applications.

Good luck!