Senior Accountant

Company Description

UNLEASH.ai is the go-to community for Human Resources and marketplace for breakthrough technologies that shape the Future of Work. UNLEASH is the essential source of news, analysis, and market trends that inspire and empower organizational leaders worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK, with operations across Europe and the United States. www.unleash.ai  

• Our Mission: To be the world’s most loved and influential HR community and marketplace.  
• Our Vision: Together, we shape the future of work, so people live better lives today. 
• Our purpose: Ignite possibilities. 

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Budapest. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your expertise will have a real impact.

As Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of five legal entities, working closely with our Finance Assistant, cross-functional teams, and reporting directly to the Chief Accountant. You will oversee all core accounting functions - including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), banking, expense processing, payroll entries, fixed assets, and financial closing activities - using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. You will also work closely with external auditors during the year-end closing process. Key responsibilities include preparing VAT returns for Hungary and the UK, car tax returns, KSH reports, corporate income tax (CIT) filings, and local business tax returns.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about process improvement and eager to bring greater structure and automation to our financial workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting transactions for one Hungarian entity (Unleash Group Kft) and four UK entities (Unleash World Ltd., Unleash America Ltd., Unleash Group Ltd., Unleash Holdings)
• Perform month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and journal entries, in collaboration with the Chief Accountant
• Support the annual audit process by working closely with the Chief Accountant and external financial auditors
• Prepare and maintain accurate Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Manage and execute bank payments across all entities
• Calculate and prepare VAT returns for Hungary, the UK, and France
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP)
• Process AP invoices, credit card purchases, staff expenses, and other miscellaneous entries
• Issue sales invoices to customers in a timely and accurate manner
• Coordinate with the Finance Assistant to ensure accounting tasks are completed on schedule
• Compile and submit reports to the CSO and other relevant authorities or organizations
• Provide support for ongoing budgetary control and financial planning

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Finance; IFRS qualification is a strong advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with Hungarian legal entities; knowledge of UK accounting and taxation is a plus
• Fluent in Fluent in both English and Hungarian, with strong communication skills
• Solid experience in full-cycle accounting and preparation of tax returns in Hungary; payroll experience is an advantage
• Proactive and results-driven, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• High attention to detail, while maintaining a balanced approach to ensure processes are both efficient and robust
• Strong communication skills, with resilience and a critical, solution-oriented mindset
• Experience with Navision, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Esker is an advantage
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential
• A desire to innovate and improve process efficiency

Additional Information

At UNLEASH, we believe in creating an environment that rewards talent, fosters growth, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact. Here’s what you can look forward to:  

• 🌍 The opportunity to shape the Future of Work.
• 🧐 Gain unparalleled experience as you navigate exciting and inspiring challenges on a global scale.  
• ✨ Be part of an innovative, fast-moving team with a mission to redefine the workplace of tomorrow. 

Benefits

• 👩‍⚕️ Private Medical Insurance: We’ve got your health covered.  
• 🏖 Additional Annual Leave Days: minimum of 25 days holiday a year, which increase under a length of service program. 
• 🎄Company Christmas Shut Down: Enjoy extra paid time off during the festive season, in addition to your annual leave entitlement. 
• 🧸 Up to 3 Volunteer Days Annually: Support causes you care about while giving back to society.  
• 🤸🏽‍♂️ Flexible Working: Embrace flexibility in how and where you work.  
• 📢 Access to World-Class Influencers: Collaborate with pioneers and leaders shaping the global HR landscape.  
• 🤕 Paid Sick Leave: Your wellbeing matters.  
• 💜 Compassionate Leave: time off if you lose a loved one.  
• 💼 Life Assurance Scheme: Providing financial peace of mind with 4x your annual salary.  
• 📨 Employee Referral Scheme: Help grow the team and earn rewards.  
• ⭐ Long Service Award: Celebrate your dedication and commitment.  
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging  
• 🤸🏽‍♂️ Flexible Working: Embrace flexibility in how and where you work.  
• 📢 Access to World-Class Influencers: Collaborate with pioneers and leaders shaping the global HR landscape.  
• 🤕 Paid Sick Leave: Your wellbeing matters.  
• 💜 Compassionate Leave: time off if you lose a loved one.  
• 💼 Life Assurance Scheme: Providing financial peace of mind with 4x your annual salary.  
• 📨 Employee Referral Scheme: Help grow the team and earn rewards.  
• ⭐ Long Service Award: Celebrate your dedication and commitment.  
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging  

At UNLEASH, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are a global community, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated as they are critical to our innovation. It's essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise. Inclusion isn't just an initiative at UNLEASH.