In-House Chartered Accountant (TOC) — PACO Services

In-House Chartered Accountant (TOC) — PACO Services
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

**Applications will only be accepted via this application form:

PACO is Portugal’s leading personal assistant and lifestyle management company, supporting entrepreneurs, families, and professionals. After four years of rapid operational growth, we are now strengthening our internal finance function with a dedicated
- house Chartered Accountant (TOC).

We are looking for a highly competent,
- driven TOC who can bring structure, accuracy, and accountability to our financial operations. This is a critical role with full ownership of PACO’s accounting, compliance, and financial processes.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing the entire finance and accounting function of PACO — ensuring compliance with Portuguese law, maintaining clean books, managing cash flow, and establishing reliable internal financial systems.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, builds strong financial processes, and wants to make a measurable impact inside a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Compliance

Full responsibility for PACO’s accounting cycle in accordance with Portuguese legislation

Monthly and annual closings (fecho de contas)

VAT submissions, IRS/IRC obligations, retenção na fonte, and SAF-T

Managing invoicing, issuing receipts, and ensuring
- Fatura compliance

Payroll processing and coordination with HR

Financial Operations & Reporting

Bank reconciliation (weekly and monthly)

Cash flow management and forecasting

Monthly financial statements

Preparing financial reports for the founders

Managing supplier payments and schedules

Systems & Internal Controls

Implementing and improving accounting systems (e. g. , Primavera, Sage, PHC — open to recommendation)

Ensuring reconciliation between Stripe and accounting software

Creating internal procedures for invoicing, expenses, payments, and reporting

Building reliable processes that scale with the company’s growth

What We're Looking For

Certified Contabilista Certificado (TOC) — mandatory

3+ years of experience managing full accounting cycles in Portugal

Strong knowledge of VAT, IRC/IRS,
- Fatura, retention at source, and SAF-T

Experience with SMEs, service businesses, or subscription models is a plus

Strong analytical thinking and exceptional attention to detail

Comfortable recommending — and implementing — better systems and processes

Ability to work independently and own the entire finance function

Good written and spoken English

✨ Why Join PACO

You will own the entire finance function — a role with real impact and autonomy

Friendly, supportive team with strong internal culture

Opportunity to modernise and streamline financial operations

Remote position

A chance to build the financial backbone of a growing, modern service company

**Applications will only be accepted via this application form: