Junior Accounting/Audit Roles

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Accounting
• Preparation of accounting records for clients operating across various industries.
• Bank, debtor, creditor and other account reconciliations.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns and VIES/OSS returns.
• Preparation of client payroll and related compliance obligations.
• Assistance with the preparation of management accounts, financial statements and tax returns.
• Liaising with clients to obtain accounting records and supporting documentation.
• General administrative duties of an accounting nature.
• Audit
• Assisting with audit engagements for local and international clients under the supervision of senior team members.
• Preparation of audit working papers and audit files.
• Performing audit testing across balance sheet and income statement areas.
• Reporting audit findings and progress on assigned work to senior team members.
• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements, tax computations and tax returns.
• Liaising with clients to obtain audit documentation and resolve queries.
• Candidates undertaking a combined role will gain practical experience in both accounting and audit assignments.

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or another relevant field.
• Recent graduates and candidates with up to two years of relevant accounting or audit experience will be considered.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Commitment and ambition to develop a career in accounting and/or audit.
• Authorisation to work in Cyprus.
• Advantages, but not prerequisites
• Previous experience in an accounting department or audit firm.
• Studying towards, or an interest in pursuing, the ACCA or ACA qualification.
• Knowledge of Greek, Russian or another European language in addition to English.
• Familiarity with accounting or audit software.

Benefits

• ✓Practical training and support from experienced, qualified accountants.
• ✓The option to pursue the ACCA or ACA qualification through CBU, an authorised ACA and ACCA training employer, including paid tuition and study support. Pursuing a professional qualification is not a requirement for the position.
• ✓Significant opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• ✓Annual performance appraisals.
• ✓Discretionary Annual performance-related salary review + bonus
• ✓Payment of relevant professional subscriptions, including ACA, ACCA and ICPAC (SELK).
• ✓Employer-funded CPD training.
• ✓A friendly, positive and professional working environment.
• ✓Flexible working hours.
• ✓Up to two days of working from home per week once the employee can work independently, typically after the first six months.
• ✓A 39-hour working week with Friday afternoons off.
• ✓21 days of annual leave and four days of paid sick leave per year.
• ✓Four company-funded team outings per year.
• ✓Provident fund with a 1.5% employer contribution.