Account Executive

Accounts Executive

Innovate International | Malta | Full-time

Innovate International is looking for an experienced Accounts Executive to manage day-to-day accounting activities, support payroll and prepare timely, accurate financial information for management.

We are looking for someone dependable, organised and comfortable taking responsibility for their work. You should have solid practical accounting experience, the confidence to follow up on outstanding payments and the judgement to identify and raise issues early.

What you will do

• Maintain accurate accounting records, including sales and purchase invoices, general ledger entries, accruals and prepayments.
• Reconcile bank accounts, customer and supplier balances, and other key accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor debtors, issue statements and payment reminders, follow up overdue invoices and escalate payment concerns appropriately.
• Process supplier invoices and prepare payment schedules for approval.
• Support payroll preparation by checking relevant inputs, maintaining supporting records and reconciling payroll entries.
• Complete month-end accounting tasks and prepare monthly management accounts and supporting reports for review, including debtor ageing, outstanding liabilities and explanations of significant variances.
• Prepare VAT workings and supporting schedules, and assist with year-end accounts and audit requirements.
• Work with colleagues to resolve billing queries, obtain missing documentation and improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting processes.

What you will bring

• At least three years of relevant accounting experience, with the ability to manage routine work independently.
• Practical experience maintaining accounts up to trial balance, completing reconciliations and month-end adjustments, and preparing management reports.
• Ideally, ongoing studies towards ACCA or an equivalent accounting qualification. Candidates with a relevant accounting diploma or degree and strong practical experience are also welcome.
• Experience in debtor follow-up and the ability to communicate firmly and professionally while maintaining customer relationships.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting software. Experience with Zoho would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with Maltese VAT requirements; payroll experience would also be an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion when handling confidential information and a consistent approach to meeting deadlines.
• Clear written and spoken English.

Why join Innovate?

You will have a varied accounting role with meaningful responsibility, close interaction with management and the opportunity to improve how financial information supports the business.