Job Description

Grant Thornton Cyprus is a member firm of Grant Thornton International Limited (GTIL), one of the leading organizations delivering audit, tax, and advisory services. With more than 76,000 Grant Thornton people, across over 156 countries, we are focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues, and the communities in which we live and work.
 

The Role: Our Outsourcing Service Line is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to join our team. You will work with a diverse client portfolio, lead the delivery of accounting and financial reporting services, and contribute to the continued success and growth of our practice. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking a challenging and rewarding career path.
 

Your key Responsibilities include:
·    Manage a portfolio of local and international clients, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality accounting, financial reporting, and compliance services.
·    Post accounting records, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
·    Review accounting records, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by team members.
·    Oversee the maintenance of accurate bookkeeping and accounting records in accordance with applicable accounting standards and legislation.
·    Prepare and review management accounts, financial reports, cash flow statements, and other client reporting requirements.
·    Prepare IFRS financial statements and coordinate with auditors during statutory audits.
·    Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, bank reconciliations, and payment reviews.
·    Coordinate client onboarding procedures, including KYC and client acceptance requirements in accordance with the Firm's policies.
·    Develop a thorough understanding of clients' business operations and provide practical accounting and financial support.
·    Liaise with clients, auditors, tax advisors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders as required.
·    Identify opportunities to improve clients' finance and accounting processes and provide value-added recommendations.
·    Mentor, coach, and supervise junior team members, supporting their technical and professional development.
·    Monitor engagement budgets, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring work is completed efficiently and profitably.
·    Provide regular updates to senior management regarding client portfolio performance, key issues, and project status.
 

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes for Success
·    We are looking for a professional who demonstrates strong leadership potential, commercial awareness, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. The ideal candidate shall possess:
·    A strong drive for success and continuous personal and professional development.
·    A proactive, positive, and solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to take ownership of assignments and client relationships.
·    A commitment to the CLEARR values of Grant Thornton: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility.
·    ACCA, or ICAEW qualification,
·    Minimum 2-4years of relevant experience in professional services (accounting, bookkeeping, audit)
·    Strong knowledge of IFRS, Cyprus tax legislation, VAT regulations, and local compliance requirements.
·    Experience in the preparation and review of management accounts and financial statements.
·    Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
·    Strong client relationship management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
·    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Greek and English.
·    Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting software.
·    Ability to manage multiple engagements, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
·    Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing junior team members will be considered an advantage.
 

Benefits - We Go Beyond for our people because we care!!
What will we offer to you?
·    Friendly and dynamic working environment, in which you can develop your skills and competencies
·    A workplace with a strong focus on values and work-life balance and the joint aim to provide the best possible solutions for our clients
·    A Learning & Development path, which focuses on both technical & soft skills. You will also have access to coaching and mentoring
·    Your professional and personal success is our commitment
 

Other benefits to support you in every way possible:
·    Competitive remuneration and benefits package, including recognition schemes and 13th salary
·    Working extra recognition / Bonus scheme
·    Medical insurance
·    Provident fund
·    Paid maternity and paternity leave
·    Parental leave allowance
·    "Be there for our family paid leave / carer’s leave" scheme
·    "Giving back to the community paid time off" scheme
·    "Flexible Working Arrangements" scheme
·    "Dress For Your Diary" scheme
·    Afternoon off on Fridays
·    Four-day long weekends in August (all Fridays free)
·    “We never miss a public holiday” scheme
·    Sponsorship of yearly professional subscriptions
·    Several opportunities for professional and personal growth through our Grant Thornton International network
 

How to Apply

What you will you need to do next?
If you believe that Grant Thornton is the right place for you, you have the right attitude, skills, aspiration for success and share our CLEARR values we invite you to submit your application online together with uploading your latest CV.
 

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Grant Thornton (Cyprus) Limited

“Grant Thornton Cyprus is a leading business adviser that helps dynamic organisations to unlock their potential for growth. Founded in 1942, we joined Grant Thornton’s network in 1982. We’re the world’s fastest-growing global accountancy organisation. For our people, that means access to a global organisation and the chance to collaborate with more than 60,000 colleagues in 140 countries.”