We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Lead Senior Accountant to oversee accounting engagements, manage financial reporting processes, and provide technical guidance to junior team members.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of management accounts and financial statements and supporting the development and efficiency of the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting: Manage accounting engagements of medium to high complexity, including the preparation, review and finalisation of management accounts and financial statements.
Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed analytical reviews of management accounts, identify discrepancies and trends, and provide meaningful financial insights to support clients' decision-making.
Team Leadership: Plan, allocate and monitor team workloads, ensuring efficient resource utilisation and timely completion of assignments.
Quality Assurance: Review work prepared by team members, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal procedures.
Coaching & Development: Provide technical guidance, training and constructive feedback to junior accountants, supporting their professional development.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor progress against budgets and deadlines, regularly report to senior management and promptly escalate any issues or concerns
Audit Coordination: Liaise with external auditors during annual audits, ensuring the timely preparation of supporting documentation and resolution of queries.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, VAT and taxation requirements, while remaining informed of local and international regulatory developments.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve operational efficiency and enhance the quality of service delivery.
Management Support: Assist senior management with additional accounting assignments, technical matters and other duties as required.

Education & Experience

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, or an advanced-stage accounting student approaching qualification with at least 3–4 years' relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of applicable accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
Working knowledge of Maltese VAT and taxation principles.
Proven experience in preparing and reviewing management accounts and financial statements.
Experience supervising, reviewing or mentoring junior accounting staff.
Experience managing multiple accounting assignments and working to deadlines.

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent organisational, planning and time-management abilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within agreed deadlines.
Strong leadership, coaching and team-development capabilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage professionally with clients and auditors.
Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
High standards of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Lead Senior Accountant

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