Finance Assistant

Job Description
Sheltons Group in Malta is seeking a full-time Finance Accountant to assist with the bookkeeping and accounting of a growing portfolio of already content international clients.

Job Role: 
After a brief induction, you would be assisting with ensuring that all accounting and legal requirements are complied with and delivering services in a timely and professional manner. After an appropriate training period, your role would include assisting with the delivery of accurate management accounts, annual accounts, and tax returns as well as assisting clients with the preparation and filing of VAT returns. You will work in close contact with the Managers and with time, you will have considerable contact with the international clients’ representatives as well as with banks, accounting firms, and law firms around the world.

Requirements: 

• You should have a relevant theoretical background or be in the process of finishing your education and be familiar with related legal and financial terms and concepts.
• You also have a good knowledge of general office software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as experience using at least one accounting program.
• Knowledge of Sage and Xero accounting software would be considered an asset.  
• As you would be dealing with clients from all over the world it is essential that your English is very advanced and that you have a highly developed ability to articulate views, verbally and in written form. Knowledge of foreign languages such as Italian, German, French, or Spanish would be an asset.
• You have good analytical skills and are a logical thinker and have the ability to find practical solutions to challenging tasks.
• You have a strong personal drive and a competitive spirit. 
• You are result-orientated and are good at prioritising your tasks.
• You enjoy building and developing relationships and working in a dynamic team where the spirit of “everybody helps out” still pervades.