Trainee Accounting

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Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Department: Corporate Services | Employment Type: Full time/FTC

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 13, 000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

Summary of role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Support on the preparation of tax returns
• Support on the preparation of financial statements

Skills Required

• University degree in accounting or finance
• Knowledge of Portuguese tax compliance role and Portuguese GAAP
• Fluent English & Portuguese (written & conversational)
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong communication, influence and interpersonal skills
• Organised and accurate in working methodologies

Benefits

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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.