Accountant/Finance Manager
Pubblicato il 31-07-2026 - Abercrombie & Kent in Milano
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Revenue & Intercompany Accounting
Raise and record sales invoices (including SDI e-invoicing); manage recharge invoices and intercompany transactions; reconcile intercompany balances and agreements.
Audit & Governance
Lead the audit process and prepare statutory accounts; ensure timely delivery of audit requirements and filings; maintain strong internal controls and compliance.
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.
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