Accountant/Finance Manager – Italy Services Department Location: Milan, Italy Reports to: Europe Regional Finance Director Salary: €50,******,000 Purpose The Finance Manager will have full ownership of the Italy Services entity (c.15 employees), leading all financial, payroll, and statutory activities. This is a hands?on role combining financial control, accounting, payroll coordination, and business partnering within a small, standalone entity environment. Responsibilities 1. Financial Control & Accounting Maintain full ownership of the general ledger and accounting records; record and analyse salaries, including payroll postings and reconciliations; manage fixed assets (capitalisation, movements, and monthly depreciation); record purchase invoices, staff expenses, and ensure compliance with deductibility rules; prepare and post accruals and deferrals (G&A; and other costs); manage bank postings, reconciliations, and transaction allocations. 2. Payments & Cash Management Oversee and process all payments including salaries, tax payments, pension funds, and suppliers; VAT, corporate taxes, and other statutory payments; act as secondary approver on banking platforms; monitor cash flow and working capital. 3. VAT, Tax & Statutory Compliance Prepare and submit VAT returns and maintain VAT registers; manage quarterly and annual tax declarations; coordinate with external advisors (CPA, payroll consultant); ensure compliance with Italian statutory and tax requirements. 4. Management Reporting & Planning Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis; produce additional reporting (e.g. Prophix reports); support budgeting and forecasting processes including P&L; and G&A; cost planning, salary cost projections; reconcile budget/forecast vs. actuals. 5. Payroll Administration Act as key interface with outsourced payroll provider; collect and submit monthly payroll inputs (absences, sick leave, parental leave,



salary adjustments, working hour changes, expense reimbursements, benefits); review payroll outputs and ensure accuracy of payslips; process salary payments and resolve discrepancies. 6. Employee Finance Administration Support onboarding processes (tax data, benefits, system coordination); manage lunch voucher process (calculation, ordering, distribution); support expenses process with ongoing automation improvements; process premio payments in coordination with HR. 7. Revenue & Intercompany Accounting Raise and record sales invoices (including SDI e-invoicing); manage recharge invoices and intercompany transactions; reconcile intercompany balances and agreements. 8. Audit & Governance Lead the audit process and prepare statutory accounts; ensure timely delivery of audit requirements and filings; maintain strong internal controls and compliance. 9. Team & Stakeholder Management Manage and oversee the local finance resource; act as the primary finance contact for the Italy entity; collaborate with HR, regional finance teams, and external providers. Skills & Experience * Qualified accountant or equivalent experience in Italy. * Strong knowledge of Italian GAAP, VAT, and payroll processes. * Experience in a broad, hands?on finance role within a small entity. * Strong understanding of end?to?end accounting and payroll. * Experience working with external payroll providers and auditors. * High attention to detail and strong organisational skills. * Fluent in Italian and English. Person Specification * Hands?on and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership. * Comfortable operating as a standalone finance lead. * Strong problem?solving and process improvement mindset. * Effective communicator with both finance and non?finance stakeholders. EEO Statement Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Accountant/Finance Manager (Milano)
🏢 Abercrombie & Kent
📍 Milano