Senior Accountant

OVERVIEW

Aspire Software is looking for an eager, self-motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing team in Vienna!

As the Senior Accountant, you will work with our team to ensure that the financials are in place that help to build our foundation for decision-making and receive the attention they deserve.

Responsibilities:

• Perform financial period close tasks and complex journal entries/accounting analysis
• Perform Balance Sheet analysis and reviews, including reconciliations of accounts
• Perform day-to-day recording of AP and AR data (Invoices/credit notes, etc.)
• Make sure all invoices are entered and issued in a timely manner correctly in the ERP
• Follow up with Vendors/Suppliers regarding missing invoices, full accountability on the cost accruals for the P&L review
• Process payments, bank transfers, and ensure that approvals are adequate
• Reconcile expense reports, credit cards, invoices, and inter-company transactions
• Ensure that key controls and procedures are respected and implemented where needed
• Preparing financial KPIs and reviewing for accuracy
• Preparing monthly VAT returns in line with government legislation
• Participate in the completion of audit engagements and compliance requirements
• Provide necessary information to tax advisors and answer any relevant queries
• Prepare ad-hoc performance analysis and management reporting
• Perform variance analysis of actual results vs. financial plans (budgets and forecasts)

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience working in a Financial Accounting role is essential
• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is highly desirable
• A professional qualification in bookkeeping and/or accounting is an asset
• Demonstrable expertise in accrual accounting theory and practice is an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• A detail-oriented self-starter who thrives on accuracy and solving problems
• A genuinely curious mindset, capable of quickly learning new systems, and the desire to grow and develop over time
• An innovative thinker with a passion for automation, continuously seeking smarter ways to streamline workflows and drive operational efficiency
• A team player who loves challenges and wants to ‘own’ their area of business
• Strong work ethic, organized, and focused
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all organisational levels
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into meaningful insights
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and results
• Ability to roll up sleeves and make things happen
• Great attention to detail and planning skills
• At least a professional level of English, B1-level or above, both written and verbal, is essential
• At least a professional level of German, B1-level or above, both written and verbal, is essential
• Legally authorised to work in Austria