About us

Grant Thornton Greece is a member firm of Grant Thornton International Limited (GTIL), one of the leading organizations delivering audit, tax, and advisory services, and is currently seeking to employ an Accountant for one of our clients.

By submitting this application, you acknowledge that your data will be transferred to the outsourced client concerned, to the extent required for the evaluation of your candidacy.

About the client

Our client is a fast-growing engineering, Constructing, Consulting and Operating company of Environmental projects and Plants, related to Water, Waste Water, Solid Waste and Energy from Renewable sources. Within their 24-year experience, they have implemented more than 200 projects and manage more than 40 waste treatment and recycling plants. With 500+ employees across multiple locations in Greece, the company experienced a 35% annual increase in turnover from 2021 onwards and achieved €134 million turnover in 2023. Currently undergoing a restructuring phase, they are looking to strengthen their Financial Department Team.

General Information about the position:

• Τax monitoring of small legal entities &   joint ventures
• The desirable experience level is that of an experienced associate or mid-level
• Full-time & five-day work
• Work exclusively on-site in central Athens ( metro/electrical station nearby)
• The position reports to the Accounting & Tax Compliance Manager

Key responsibilities :

• Supporting, monitoring & execution of day-to-day accounting and tax procedures
• Posting transactions in a double-entry system using ERP (SAP / Atlas)
• Issuance of revenue invoices & submittion via myDATA
• Preparation & filing of VAT, VIES, INTRASTAT declarations along with imports/exports
• Preparation & Filing of withholding tax returns
• Preparation & Filing of tax duty returns
• Reconciliation of myDATA and VAT / E3
• Participate actively in financial statement year-end processes
• Preparation & Filing of income tax returns (N, E2, E3, Tax adjustments, etc)
• Reconciliations of ERP management reports and General Ledger
• Dealing with day-to-day tax cases, resolving issues promptly
• Financial and management reporting support, ad hoc accounting and tax reporting
• Maintaining the physical record
• Support on ad hoc issues to the Accounting & Tax Compliance Manager

Optional 

• Familiar with Social Security Laws in construction Sector & Detail Periodic Statements of Sub-contractors.
• Dealing with construction project insurance obligations.
• Reconciliation of company’s books with Social Security Institute Record (per construction site).

Essential qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience
• University degree in Finance/Accounting/Financial Economics/Financial Management
• Strong understanding of Greek GAAP (ELP), along with tax legislation profound knowledge
• Knowledge of IFRS will be considered an asset
• Experience with SAP will be considered an asset
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good knowledge of English
• Team-oriented, with excellent communication skills
• Problem solving abilities and initiative

We offer:

• Full-time employment
• Competitive salary
• Excellent working conditions in a modern & pleasant environment (new offices) within walking distance from public transport
• Opportunities for development and career growth within a rapidly expanding group of companies