Accountant- Poland

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Are you looking for an opportunity to work for a global brand where you can use your skills, be part of a diverse team, and grow with a dynamic company? We are looking for a Management Accountant to join the team on a work-from-home basis initially, with the role expected to transition to a hybrid working arrangement within the next 12 months following the planned opening of a new office in Warsaw.

The successful candidate will be passionate about the aviation industry, target- and goal-driven, and have strong experience across accounting and financial management.

Purpose of the Role

• To ensure all financial activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and within required deadlines, supporting the overall goals of the organisation.
• To provide accurate and timely financial reporting to management to support effective business decisions.
• To safeguard company assets through effective management of cash, debtors, creditors, and financial controls.
• To support CF Germany Finance with expense management and other finance-related activities as required.

Responsibilities Of The Role

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts, including income statements, balance sheets, reporting packs, and supporting analysis.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts monthly, ensuring income and costs are recorded in the correct accounting period.
• Ensure all accounting transactions, including invoices, bank transactions, and journals, are posted accurately and on time.
• Prepare financial commentary and analysis to support monthly reporting and provide management with meaningful insight into business performance.

Cash Flow, Credit & Financial Controls

• Monitor and manage company cash flow, ensuring customer debts are recovered and supplier payments are made accurately and within agreed terms.
• Review and authorise payments, ensuring accuracy, validity, and appropriate financial controls are maintained.
• Oversee debtor and creditor reporting, ensuring outstanding balances and disputes are addressed promptly.
• Review client credit applications and ensure appropriate credit controls are maintained.
• Reconcile intercompany balances regularly and ensure any discrepancies are resolved.

Tax, Payroll & Compliance

• Take responsibility for the accurate preparation and submission of VAT, VAT EU, PIT, CIT, social security, and other applicable statutory returns.
• Coordinate payroll processing, ensuring salaries, deductions, leave, and other payroll information are accurate and submitted on time.
• Support the preparation of annual financial accounts, audit documentation, and statutory filings, working closely with external accounting advisors and auditors.

Other Duties

• Provide occasional office administration support in coordination with the regional head office, as required.
• Support the wider European Finance team and undertake other duties within the scope of the role as required.

Key attributes

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy across all areas of financial reporting and accounting.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and able to identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with management, colleagues, and external advisors.
• Able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Communication

• Participate in conference calls to ensure effective sharing of information and full awareness of activities across the Finance team and other offices.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with internal stakeholders and Group Finance.

Correlation with

• To work in correlation with Finance teams across the Group and support a collaborative European Finance function.
• To work in conjunction with the yearly strategies laid out by the Board of Directors, Senior Management, Management Teams, and Group Finance.

What We Look For

• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a demanding and varied finance/accounting role.
• Strong practical knowledge of Polish accounting standards and local tax regulations.
• Experience with financial reporting, VAT, payroll, statutory compliance, and month-end processes.
• Experience with Symfonia or similar accounting/ERP platforms is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Experience working with external accountants, auditors, and/or tax advisors would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a global company and be part of a diverse international team
• Professional development and career opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a global aviation organisation

With more than 50 years of experience, the Chapman Freeborn group provides a diverse range of aviation-related services on a global basis. Our expertise in all areas of the air charter industry makes us the number one choice for many of the world’s leading logistics providers, multinational corporations, travel partners, and well-known names from the entertainment business.

Chapman Freeborn is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, a leading global aerospace services group with almost 100 offices and production stations providing aviation services and solutions worldwide. Avia Solutions Group unites a team of more than 11.500 professionals, providing state-of-the-art solutions to the aviation industry and beyond.

Chapman Freeborn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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