Certified Accountant Officer Lisboa

Overview

People & Culture Officer @The Lisboan International School

Job Purpose: The Accountant Officer provides
-
- day financial and administrative support to ensure the smooth and compliant running of the school’s operations. The role includes managing transactions, supporting accounting and tax compliance, liaising with external partners, and assisting the School Admin team in delivering effective service to staff, parents and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and
  -
  - date financial records and ledgers;
• Handle accounts payable and receivable, including invoices, collections and reconciliations;
• Support the preparation of financial reports, budgets and forecasts;
• Ensure compliance with Portuguese accounting and tax regulations;
• Manage
  -
  - day finance and school administration support;
• Act as a point of contact with external finance entities (banks, auditors, accountants, suppliers);
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing required documentation;
• Contribute to process improvements and recommend best practices in financial operations;
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the business or line manager.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor-'s degree in accounting, Finance or related field (or equivalent experience);
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting support role for more than 5 years;
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations;
• Familiarity with Portuguese tax processes and basic fiscal compliance;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Power Point) and accounting software;
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Good communication skills in English and Portuguese.

Appreciated

• Experience in a school or educational environment;
• Familiarity with international finance operations;
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, multicultural setting;
• Friendly, warm and approachable;
• Customer-focused mindset with a warm and approachable manner;
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion;
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently;
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities;
• Proactive
  - solver with a positive attitude.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education