Junior Consultant- Corporate solutions Accounting and Tax

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Role: Junior Consultant - Corporate solutions Accounting and Tax

Role Location: Lisbon

Department: Accounting Team

Employment Type: Full time permanent

Role summary:

The role is part of the Apex accounting team reporting to the Partners based in Lisbon. This role acts as a support team member to the accounting team working on the client’s Portuguese companies supporting with review of monthly accounting, month end reporting, preparation, review of tax returns and support to the junior consultants on their roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execution and review of accounting for several companies from Apex client portfolio

• Production of financial monthly and/or quarterly reports

• Production of financial statements

• Preparation of tax returns

• Client relationship and as well with other stakeholder with relation to Client’s operational matters

Skills and qualifications required:

• University degree in accounting or finance

• At least 1 years of accounting experience with significant exposure to Portuguese tax compliance role and Portuguese GAAP

• Fluent English knowledge (written & conversational)

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Experience with accounting ERP’s

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions and make decisions

• Strong communication, influence and interpersonal skills

• Organised and accurate in working methodologies

What you will get in return:

• Private health insurance.

• Hybrid working model

• Meal allowance (€10.46 per day)

• 22 working days holiday + Public holidays

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Professional Development (CPD) and Study Guidance programs

• Positive and hospitable work environment.

• Opportunity to work with a global team.

• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.