Job Description

Our client, a well-established CSP based in Swatar, is currently looking for an ambitious and driven Client Accounting Team Leader to join a team of experienced and dedicated professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified accountant to manage a portfolio of clients, mentor junior team members, and act as a technical point of reference within a dynamic and growing department.

This is a hybrid role with flexible hours, offering a salary of up to €50K plus performance bonus.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor junior team members, supervising their daily tasks and reviewing their work with management and senior colleagues
• Act as the team’s point of reference for high-level technical accounting queries
• Hold regular team catch-ups to track portfolio progress and gather feedback
• Complete management accounts for your own portfolio, including managing annual audits so auditors receive information on time
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for your portfolio, and review those of other team members
• Review financial statements, including complex disclosures
• Ensure all work across your portfolio and your team’s meets statutory requirements and client deadlines
• Work with management and internal departments to understand client requirements, obtain the information needed for timely financial statements and statutory returns, and improve service quality
• Join client meetings for your portfolio and accompany junior team members to theirs
• Support management in winning new business by informing prospective clients of the services offered across the department and group
• Identify training needs across the team and department, and help management deliver sessions
• Promote internal procedures and best practices, and support the department’s compliance monitoring
• Assist management with the bi-annual appraisal process and report regularly, flagging significant accounting matters

Education, Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (recognised accountancy qualification)
• 2+ years of senior-level experience in a client accounting environment in Malta
• Confident with the technical aspects of client accounting and VAT (and related areas)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with SAGE
• Fluency in English both written and spoken, with excellent communication skills
• Responsible and ethical when handling sensitive information
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• A self-starter who is highly organised, detail-oriented and a strong problem solver
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Keen to learn and support clients across different sectors
• A friendly team player who thrives in a dynamic environment

About the Role

• Salary of up to €50K + performance bonus
• Hybrid working with flexible hours
• Longer weekends: the office closes at 2pm on Fridays
• Health insurance and wellness allowance
• Birthday leave
• Free parking
• On-the-job training and mentoring from industry professionals
• Study leave and sponsorships
• Opportunities to attend industry events and team building events
• Corporate discounts

Note: Only candidates who are already based in Malta can be considered for this role.

Kindly apply with your detailed CV in English.

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