Senior Financial Accountant

Salary: 3100 - 3600 EUR/month gross (before tax) based on your skills and experience

Location: Vilnius, Lithuania (hybrid)

Schedule: 1 FTE (40 hours/week)

We are Baltic Assist, a trusted outsourcing and financial services partner to some of the most prominent Scandinavian tech start-ups and global brands. We specialize in delivering high-quality accounting, financial controlling, and advisory services, helping our clients optimize their financial operations. Our team is driven by a commitment to accuracy, innovation, and continuous improvement, ensuring that we meet the evolving needs of our partners and contribute to their ongoing success.

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for high-quality financial services delivery. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in accounting, excellent English skills. It is an exciting role with great responsibility. The position also involves liaising with the auditors, operational teams and finance controllers. We also expect you to have a big picture view and a quick understanding of the client needs. In addition, the project is on the path of continuous improvement, so we also expect the candidate to integrate continuous improvement in a daily job.

How you'll spend your day

• Taking responsibility for the complex accounting and financial reporting.
• Controlling and coordinating the monthly closing process and other accounting processes.
• Liaising with customers, (tax) advisors, lawyers, auditors and other professionals.
• Mentoring junior staff on all accounting matters.
• Offering professional solutions and advice to colleagues and clients.

You'll be successful if you have

• University degree in Accounting/Economics/Finance/ Mathematics/Business administration or similar.
• At least 2.5 years of professional experience in accounting, experience in similar positions would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English (both spoken & written), Lithuanian would be considered an advantage. 
• Knowledge of accounting standards and best practices.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, proactive approach. 
• Experience working with multiple customers would be considered as an advantage.
• Good time management and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and responsibility.
• Good MS office skills different ERP systems experience would be an advantage.
• IT savviness and the ability to foresee and engage the reporting and accounting process improvement would be an advantage.

Interview process

As part of the first interview, candidates will be asked to demonstrate their financial knowledge through a few targeted questions and a short verbal task. The task is designed to assess your understanding of bookkeeping theory and your ability to apply core accounting principles in practical scenarios.

What we offer

• Flexible work options, including a hybrid work model, to help you thrive in your career while maintaining a work-life balance;
• The chance to work in an international environment, collaborating with colleagues and clients across various countries and industries;
• Private health insurance after three months of employment and one fully paid “sick day” per quarter to support you in emergency situations.
• The opportunity to work from abroad after trial.
• An additional five paid vacation days after completing one year with the company. 
• A work and travel budget after two years with the company. 
• Excellent resources and opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Company-wide events and monthly team-building activities to foster collaboration and connection.
• A modern office space located in one of Vilnius' top business centres, with a shared car parking system.
• Special gifts for key occasions and milestones.

At Baltic Assist, we believe that the strength of our team lies in the diversity of our backgrounds and perspectives. We are fully committed to promoting equal opportunities at every stage of our recruitment and selection processes. Recruitment at Baltic Assist is based solely on individual merit, qualifications, and professional competence. Our shortlisting, interviewing, and selection practices are conducted without discrimination on the grounds of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, age, veteran status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental status, trade union membership, or any other protected characteristics.

By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent that any information provided during the application process or available on the communication channels through which they were contacted (e.g., LinkedIn, email, or other professional platforms) may be collected, stored, and processed by Baltic Assist solely for recruitment purposes.

Baltic Assist is committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). All information collected during the recruitment process will be handled securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes. Your data will not be shared with unauthorized parties, and it will be retained only as long as necessary for the recruitment process or as required by applicable laws. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with our privacy policy and GDPR guidelines.