Accountant

Job Title : Accountant

Location : Malta

Contract type : Full-Time

Work model: Hybrid (3 days in the office)

About Gingerbread

Gingerbread are experts in global hiring for VC-backed startups and scaleups, helping high-growth companies find the talent to match their ambition. They partner with exceptional founders and leadership teams to find people who build organizations that work - fast, fair, and with substance.

About Our Client

Our client is a small group of dynamic and rapidly growing companies operating across several jurisdictions. Their Malta-based business provides exceptional business administrative and accounting services to the group companies. They are now seeking a Full-Time Accountant to strengthen their finance function with professional expertise and hands-on support.

About The Role:

The Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of their financial records. This role suits a qualified accountant or a professional with equivalent experience who is comfortable working independently and delivering high-quality outputs within agreed deadlines.The ideal candidate will be confident in handling end-to-end accounting processes, supporting management with meaningful analysis, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records across ledgers.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and other periodic financial reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of group-level financial data.

2. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee the processing and approval of supplier invoices and payments.
• Manage customer invoicing and credit control.
• Ensure reconciliation of AP and AR balances and resolve discrepancies promptly.

3. Tax Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and other statutory filings.
• Support corporate tax compliance by preparing necessary schedules and liaising with tax advisors.
• Maintain awareness of Maltese accounting and tax requirements.

4. Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile all key balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

5. Advisory & Process Improvement

• Provide financial insights to management to support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and financial controls.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA) or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar role, preferably in a multi-entity environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in accounting software; SAP experience is an advantage. Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, excellent organizational skills, and effective communication.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of Maltese accounting regulations and tax laws.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

Work Environment:

• Full-time role with flexible hours (to be agreed with the successful candidate).
• Office-based with potential for hybrid arrangements after initial onboarding.
• Flexibility may be required during peak periods (e.g., year-end closing, audits).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.