Senior Accountant

Role Description 

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities and monthly management reporting for the group of companies. Reporting directly to the Director, this is a hands-on position suited to an experienced accountant who can work independently, maintain accurate financial records and ensure that finance deadlines are met. The role has no direct reports and works closely with external accountants, who handle statutory accounts, payroll and VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping — approximately 50% of working time

  • Manage sales, supplier and contractor invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness and alignment with agreed contract terms.

  • Validate revenue reports before issuing sales invoices.

  • Prepare and process vendor and contractor payments in line with approval procedures, ensuring timely execution and accurate posting.

  • Handle billing adjustments, credit notes and invoice corrections.

  • Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on overdue payments and maintain accurate ageing reports and collection updates.

  • Work with Account teams to resolve billing queries, payment delays and disputes.

  • Perform regular bank and ledger reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.

  • Complete month-end accounting procedures and reconciliations, maintaining organised financial records and supporting documentation.

• Management reporting and financial coordination — approximately 40% of working time

  • Prepare monthly management accounts and finance packs for each entity, together with a combined group management report for the Director.

  • Provide clear monthly summaries of financial performance, highlighting significant movements and variances.

  • Track revenue, operating costs, contractor costs and margins, investigating discrepancies where needed.

  • Prepare budgets and financial forecasts using historical performance, current trends and expected income and expenditure.

  • Monitor cash balances and upcoming payment commitments, and maintain cash-flow forecasts.

  • Provide timely, accurate records and supporting schedules to external accountants for statutory accounts, payroll and VAT returns.

  • Coordinate year-end information requests and support external accountants and auditors, where applicable.

• Business support — approximately 10% of working time

  • Act as the main internal contact for day-to-day accounting and finance queries.

  • Work with other teams to obtain information, resolve queries and meet finance deadlines.

  • Address time-sensitive vendor, payment and billing matters, escalating issues to the Director where required.

  • Attend relevant cross-functional meetings and provide financial information as needed.

  • Carry out other reasonable finance and accounting duties related to the role.

Requirements

• Based in Malta.

• A relevant accounting qualification or degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

• At least five years of relevant accounting experience, including hands-on bookkeeping, reconciliation and preparation of monthly management accounts.

• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero or a comparable system, and strong Excel skills.

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and month-end processes.

• Strong attention to detail, organisation and follow-through.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Clear communication skills and confidence in dealing with colleagues, suppliers, contractors and external accountants.