Finance Associate

ABOUT ALTENAR

Altenar is a leading sportsbook software provider, delivering cutting-edge betting technology to operators worldwide. With entities across Europe, including operations in Greece, Malta, the Isle of Man and beyond, our finance function plays a critical role in supporting rapid international growth. The Athens office serves as a key hub for our European finance operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Post day-to-day accounting entries across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely coding to the correct entity, cost centre and account
• Process accounts payable transactions including purchase invoices, expense claims and intercompany charges
• Manage accounts receivable postings and receipt allocation
• Maintain the general ledger for assigned entities, including accruals, prepayments and journal entries at month-end
• Process intercompany transactions and ensure alignment with intercompany agreements and transfer pricing policies
• Ensure all postings comply with applicable local accounting standards and internal policies
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all entity bank accounts, including multi-currency accounts (RUB, EUR, GBP, USD, BRL)
• Process and initiate payment runs for approved invoices, ensuring payments are executed accurately and on schedule
• Support the month-end close process for assigned entities, meeting agreed timetables and working collaboratively with the wider finance team
• Identify opportunities to streamline routine processes and propose improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Proven experience in a finance, accounting or bookkeeping role, ideally within a multi-entity or international environment
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and core accounting principles
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and managing accounts payable and receivable processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large volumes of data
• High attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach to work
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information

Desirable

• Proficiency in Russian and/or Spanish or Portuguese – given the company’s entity footprint, these languages are a significant advantage
• Experience with Certinia (FinancialForce), or similar cloud-based ERP systems
• Exposure to multi-currency accounting and FX transactions
• Knowledge of FRS 102, IFRS or Greek GAAP

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Private health insurance
• Flexible working arrangements
• A dynamic, international working environment with exposure to a truly global finance function
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and progression
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Modern Athens office with a sociable and inclusive atmosphere

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and language skills. We welcome applications from candidates at all stages of their accounting qualification journey, provided they can demonstrate the core technical skills required for this role.