Accounts Assistant

The Bennet and Bernard Group is a global diverse business group with verticals of Premium Real Estate Development in Portugal, Goa (India), Portugal and Thailand, Agro farming in Ukraine, and other interests globally. Absolut Legacy LDA in Portugal is the Portugal Real Estate vertical, while Bennet & Bernard Gastronomy Hospitality owns the restaurants line, Fast Moving Consumer Goods including Artisan Deli, the restaurant brands of Black Vanilla, Barrels & Bones and Thirsty Bear.

The entrepreneurs of Bennet and Bernard have migrated to Portugal since 2018 and have business operations in Real Estate and Hospitality in Portugal. The business has to itself several awards and other recognition, including Developer of the Year, Awards for Architectural designs, Sustainability, as well as Entrepreneurial awards.

Bennet & Bernard vision has established itself as a business valued by their customers, respected by their competitors and prided by its employees. The organization is aggressive in its international growth plan and looks to be associated with employees with high calibre to professionally succeed along with the organization. The organisation requires of its employees to embrace a ‘can & will do’ attitude. In this, there is requirement to think differently, work hard & stretch when required along with the owners, whether time or ability to think creative for solutions.

Job title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Sintra
- Portugal

Significance & Description: The role is significant and crucial requiring high commitment to expand the business in the new market of Portugal. In the Accountants role, they will partner with the business owners to create process for financial record and tally, set structures that ensures accuracy of expenses, receivables, taxes, etc. The individual must look at building foundations that are strong, reliable, flexible to meet the current and future business needs. They will co-ordinate with vendors, ensure payments and proof thereof, for taxes etc. He/ she will be aware of financial requirements, taxes, communicate with government and other offices, etc. There must be thorough book-keeping.

Key Accountabilities
- Is the Point of contact for all accountancy related work for day-to-day operations.
- Is knowledgeable & efficient on VAT & related tax work.
- Knowledge of Social Security, IRS, Portuguese Accounting practiced at a Company level as well as private individuals.
- Maintain Tally record of incoming invoices, payments, wages, statutory payments, payroll and other requirements for all employees.
- Maintain record for all contracts with vendors, understanding the terms and safeguarding the business
- Manage personal/ business accounts of the owners and management.
- Preparation of filing of taxes in consultation with management, liaison with external auditors or firms, at periodic intervals.

BENNET AND BERNARD ACCOUNTS & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Bennet & Bernard Confidential
- Remain updated on rules and regulations of accountancy for the various business lines
- Advise on cost control measures.
- Prepare cost estimates in advance, negotiate deals where required, scrutinise rates and fees from vendors, contractors, on-going associations, at all times ensuring the business is being fairly dealt with.
- Versatile in handling employee paperwork, working knowledge of employee work contracts, benefits, payroll, etc.
- Co-ordinate with the India team as and when required.

Personal Skillset
- Thorough understanding of Portuguese/ European accountancy, laws, VAT, taxes, banking, etc.
- Knowledge of English & Portuguese is mandatory. Additional foreign language (Spanish/French) is a plus.
- Excellent communication, influencing & negotiation skills
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Multi-tasker
- An ability to remain calm under extreme pressure
- Is a team player, keeping the goal of the organisation at the centre of all work
- Shows initiative to make progressive changes
- Is time-bound and efficient, driven to succeed seen through promptness in execution with results
- A can-do positive attitude
- Ability & willingness to stretch when needed
- Willing to travel for business reasons

**Tipo de oferta**: Período Integral, Integral/Full-time

Horário de trabalho:

- Turno de 8 horas