The 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.
Typical Accountabilities:
- Accounts Payable -Process supplier invoices, verify documentation, manage payment schedules, reconcile statements, and ensure compliance with internal policies
- Accounts Receivable -Issue customer invoices, monitor outstanding payments, manage credit notes, and support collection activities
- General Accounting -Maintain accurate accounting records, support journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Month-End Closing -Assist with closing activities, prepare reports, and ensure deadlines are met
- VAT & Tax Compliance -Support VAT calculations, Intrastat, and other statutory requirements in line with local regulations
- Expense Management -Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring policy compliance
- Fixed Assets -Maintain asset register, track depreciation, and support audits
- Audit Support -Provide documentation and explanations during internal and external audits
- Cross-Functional Collaboration -Work closely with Finance, Procurement, HR, and Operations to ensure data accuracy and process alignment
Required Skills & Experience:
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Knowledge of Italian VAT and basic tax principles
- Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Excel
- Good command of English, written and spoken
- Accuracy and confidentiality
- Financial Accounting
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- VAT & Tax Compliance
- ERP & Excel Proficiency
- Month-End Closing
- Fluent Italian and English language skills - written and verbal
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Fixed Assets Accounting
- Intrastat & Cross-Border Compliance
- Audit Support
- Experience in multinational environments or structured companies
- Knowledge of Intrastat, electronic invoicing, and RIBA procedures
Familiarity with cost control or management accounting principles
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What we offer:
- Attractive salary
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional day of annual leave for birthday
- Paid day off for volunteering
- Employee assistance program
This is a hybrid role, with 3 days per week based in our Bologna office.
Essentra 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.
Headquartered 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.
