Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join our finance team in Kaunas. This is a full-time position with a hybrid working arrangement, combining on-site work with some work-from-home flexibility.

Reporting to the Head of Finance and Accounting, the Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting activities, including purchase and sales invoice processing, payroll calculation, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, tax-related documentation, and support with month-end reporting.

The role involves close cooperation with the Head of Finance and Accounting, HR team, suppliers, internal departments, and international group partners. The successful candidate will be expected to work accurately and independently, meet statutory and internal deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and process purchase invoices in the BSS accounting system, including three-way matching of purchase orders, receipt of goods or services, and invoices where applicable.
• Prepare and issue daily intercompany sales invoices based on approved production and working-hours data, ensuring their timely delivery to group entities.
• Issue other sales invoices in accordance with contractual terms and management instructions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and accurately record incoming and outgoing payments.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records and prepare supplier reconciliation statements.
• Monitor overdue liabilities, prepare weekly aged-payables reports and payment recommendations, and coordinate payment schedules with suppliers when required.
• Investigate and resolve day-to-day invoice discrepancies with suppliers and business partners, escalating complex matters to the Head of Finance and Accounting.
• Calculate monthly payroll for approximately 50 employees, including personal income tax, applicable allowances, social insurance contributions, holiday pay, and sick-leave payments.
• Prepare and submit relevant declarations and reports to the Lithuanian State Tax Inspectorate (VMI) and the State Social Insurance Fund Board („Sodra“).
• Work closely with the HR team on employee onboarding and offboarding, employment contract amendments, holiday records, working-time data, and payroll-related information.
• Process business travel expenses, employee advances, and expense reports.
• Prepare preliminary information for VAT, Intrastat, and VIES reporting for review and approval by the Head of Finance and Accounting.
• Support month-end financial closing and the preparation of regular financial reports.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organised accounting records and document archives.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, controls, and day-to-day workflows.

• Higher or further education in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Previous professional experience in accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or internationally operating company.
• Practical knowledge of Lithuanian accounting and tax regulations.
• Experience working with VMI and „Sodra“ systems.
• Practical experience in payroll calculation or a strong understanding of Lithuanian payroll requirements.
• Ability to independently process primary accounting documents and manage routine accounting tasks.
• Experience with accounting software; previous experience with BSS would be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
• Excellent Lithuanian language skills, both written and spoken.
• English language skills at B1–B2 level or above, sufficient for written communication with international group entities and partners.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organisational skills, and the ability to manage several deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate financial and accounting matters clearly to colleagues outside the finance function.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while demonstrating reliability, discretion, and professional integrity.

Additional Advantages

• Payroll experience in an organisation with 50 or more employees.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with international companies or group entities.
• Experience preparing VAT, Intrastat, or VIES reporting data.
• A professional accounting qualification or certificate, such as CFAB, AAT, or an equivalent qualification.

• A full-time position in a growing, internationally connected company.
• A hybrid working arrangement based in Kaunas, Taikos pr.
• Close cooperation with an experienced Head of Finance and Accounting and colleagues across different business functions.
• Opportunities to develop practical experience across accounting, payroll, tax reporting, and international transactions, to grow and become a Senior Accountant or a Chief Accountant.
• The ability to contribute directly to the improvement of financial and internal processes.
• Gross monthly salary of EUR 2,000–3,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and competencies.
• Fully remote or hybrid work model;
• Flexible work schedule.