Client Accounting Team Leader

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. Manage and mentor junior team members, supervising daily tasks and reviewing their work .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeSwatar • MaltaSenior💰 €45,000 - €50,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical accounting and VAT compliance, with a strong ability to manage and mentor junior team members while ensuring timely delivery of financial statements and audits. Proficient in client accounting practices and committed to maintaining high service quality and ethical standards.

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Qualified AccountantClient Accounting ExperienceVAT ComplianceMicrosoft Office ProficiencySAGE Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingManagement Accounts PreparationFinancial Statement ReviewVAT Returns PreparationAudit Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordSAGE

Certifications & Qualifications

Recognised Accountancy Qualification

Industry Keywords

Client Accounting EnvironmentStatutory RequirementsCompliance MonitoringPortfolio ManagementTraining Needs Identification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and mentor junior team members, supervising daily tasks and reviewing their work
Act as the team’s point of reference for high-level technical accounting queries
Hold regular team catch-ups to track portfolio progress and gather feedback
Complete management accounts for a portfolio, including managing annual audits and ensuring auditors receive information on time
Prepare and submit VAT returns, and review returns prepared by other team members
Review financial statements, including complex disclosures
Ensure portfolio and team work meets statutory requirements and client deadlines
Work with management and internal departments to understand client requirements and obtain information for timely financial statements and statutory returns
Improve service quality and participate in client meetings
Accompany junior team members to client meetings
Support management in winning new business by informing prospective clients about department and group services
Identify team and department training needs and help deliver training sessions
Promote internal procedures and best practices and support compliance monitoring
Assist with the bi-annual appraisal process and report regularly, flagging significant accounting matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fully qualified accountant with a recognised accountancy qualification
2+ years of senior-level experience in a client accounting environment in Malta
Confident with the technical aspects of client accounting and VAT (and related areas)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Experience with SAGE
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Excellent communication skills
Responsible and ethical when handling sensitive information
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Highly organised, detail-oriented and a strong problem solver
Able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
Keen to learn and support clients across different sectors
Already based in Malta

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonus
Hybrid working with flexible hours
Longer weekends: the office closes at 2pm on Fridays
Health insurance and wellness allowance
Birthday leave
Free parking
On-the-job training and mentoring from industry professionals
Study leave and sponsorships
Opportunities to attend industry events and team building events
Corporate discounts