Accountant

ppThe Accountant ensures accurate and timely management of the company’s financial transactions, supporting both the general ledger and the accounts payable/receivable processes. The role contributes to monthly closing, compliance with local regulations, and provides financial data to internal stakeholders. /ph3Typical Accountabilities: /h3ulliAccounts Payable -Process supplier invoices, verify documentation, manage payment schedules, reconcile statements, and ensure compliance with internal policies /liliAccounts Receivable -Issue customer invoices, monitor outstanding payments, manage credit notes, and support collection activities /liliGeneral Accounting -Maintain accurate accounting records, support journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations /liliMonth-End Closing -Assist with closing activities, prepare reports, and ensure deadlines are met /liliVAT Tax Compliance -Support VAT calculations, Intrastat, and other statutory requirements in line with local regulations /liliExpense Management -Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring policy compliance /liliFixed Assets -Maintain asset register, track depreciation, and support audits /liliAudit Support -Provide documentation and explanations during internal and external audits /liliCross-Functional Collaboration -Work closely with Finance, Procurement, HR, and Operations to ensure data accuracy and process alignment /li /ulh3Required Skills Experience: /h3ulliDiploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field /liliKnowledge of Italian VAT and basic tax principles /liliProficiency with ERP systems and MS Excel /liliGood command of English, written and spoken /liliAccuracy and confidentiality /liliAccounts Payable Receivable /liliVAT Tax Compliance /liliMonth-End Closing /liliFluent Italian and English language skills - written and verbal /li /ulh3Desired Skills Experience: /h3ulliFixed Assets Accounting /liliAudit Support /liliExperience in multinational environments or structured companies /liliKnowledge of Intrastat, electronic invoicing, and RIBA procedures /liliFamiliarity with cost control or management accounting principles /li /ulh3What we offer: /h3ulliDiscretionary annual bonus /lili27 days annual leave plus bank holidays /liliAdditional day of annual leave for birthday /liliPaid day off for volunteering /liliEmployee assistance program /li /ulpThis is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week based in our Bologna office. /ppEssentra plc is a leading global provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items. /ppHeadquartered in the United Kingdom, Essentra’s global network extends to 28 countries worldwide and includes c.3,000 employees, 14 manufacturing facilities, 26 distribution centres and 37 sales service centres serving c.64,000 customers with a rapid supply of low cost but essential products for a variety of applications in industries such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr