Senior Accountant

At Vistra, our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. 

Senior Accountant Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in Luxembourg and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact on our Private Equity Department and its growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administration, bookkeeping, and preparation of financial statements for various Luxembourg companies
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings
• Prepare interim accounts on behalf of the client as necessary
• Liaise and interact with clients, other offices, and client advisors, in order to prepare the financial statements
• Support the audit of financial statements (where required)
• Support the preparation of VAT / CIT returns (where required)
• Support the preparation of financial reports (LUX GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS) (where required)
• Record the working hours/client in the time billing system according to the objectives set

As a senior, we expect you to coach, develop and serve as a role model for members of your team:

• Share your knowledge and experience with your colleagues
• Coach and review the work of other team members
• Be a buddy for new joiners in the team, in order to train and guide them

Key requirements:

• University degree in Accounting/Finance, (ACCA-qualified or part qualified would be a distinct advantage)
• Good knowledge of LuxGaap, (IFRS, Consolidation and/or USGaap would be an advantage)
• 5 years of experience with a professional services firm
• Good communication and organisational skills in order to meet tight deadlines
• Proactive with a client service orientated attitude
• Ability for multiple tasks requested at the same time and set priorities
• Ability to solve problems and work independently and as a member of a team

Company Benefits:

At our Vistra Luxembourg office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We have a challenging position in an ambitious organization where no day is the same. A company with a view to the future where you can grow together with and, above all, put your own stamp on. In addition, we offer:

• Vistra Bonus Plan, based on Vistra Group performance and individual performance
• 232 hours of holidays (29 days), plus public holidays
• Lunch vouchers for the amount of 10.80 EUR (18 per month)
• Additional AXA Health Insurance of which Vistra pays 50% (Axa VitalPlus scheme)
• Participation in Vistra Pension Scheme, after 6 months as a Vistra employee
• Reimbursement of your public transport costs up to the amount of 75 EUR per month for cross borders
• Sympass card discount (Sympass gives you access to exclusive discounts on your purchases and leisure activities in Luxembourg and the Greater Region). Concierge Services available by using the SYMPASS application.
• Subsidized gym membership (Factory 4 the largest Fitness space in Luxembourg)
• Remote and adaptive work arrangement (maximum 3 days per week work from home and minimum 2 days per week work from the office after the adaptation period)
• Learning and training, i.e., via our digital learning environment ‘Vistra Skills Platform’
• Support for professional qualifications eg ACCA
• Regular social events
• Free coffee, tea, and fresh fruits in our office

Vistra supports employees’ charitable efforts by encouraging engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and projects to improve our impact as a company.

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!