Management Accountant (CPA) – Based in Porto

Responsibilities:

Core Financial Reporting & Management

Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports

Monitor and analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts

Perform variance analysis and provide explanations to management

Provide financial insights to support business strategy and operational decisions

Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis for management requirements

Manage month-end close process and reporting

Accounting Operations & Controls

Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and supported by appropriate documentation

Manage and review balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments

Reconcile trial balance to financial statements

Review ledger accounts across property and agricultural entities

Maintain fixed asset register and perform asset valuation analysis where required

Improve financial processes and strengthen internal controls

Tax, Compliance & Statutory Reporting

Ensure compliance with Portuguese accounting standards (SNC) and tax regulations

Prepare and submit VAT and corporate tax returns

Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with applicable regulations

Liaise with tax authorities, external auditors, and advisors

Support internal and external audit processes

Review financial statements with management and obtain director sign-off

Conduct Intrastat reporting/review

Payroll & HR Financial Coordination

Prepare and process monthly payroll in compliance with Portuguese labour laws and tax requirements

Coordinate with HR on payroll data (salaries, benefits, deductions, statutory contributions)

Review payroll workings and journals

Submit payroll filings and ensure timely payment of social security and payroll taxes

Cash Flow, Budgeting & Funding

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets

Prepare periodic forecasts and quarterly cash flow/funding projections

Oversee payments and invoice processing

Stakeholder Management & External Coordination

Liaise with outsourced accountants, auditors, and lawyers

Collaborate with UK-based line management

Support cross-border financial coordination where required

Systems, Tools & Process Environment

Use and maintain financial systems (e.g. Navision preferred)

Apply advanced Excel for financial analysis and reporting

Candidate Profile & Requirements

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Fluent in English

Previous experience in a corporate accounting environment (ideally property development and/or agricultural sectors)

Ability to work remotely with occasional travel as required

General Responsibilities

Undertake additional ad hoc tasks as directed by management