Accounting Team Leader

Join a New Financial Hub in Budapest - Starting This September!

We are excited to announce that our international client is opening a new financial center in Budapest in September 2025. This is a rare opportunity to join a greenfield setup where you can make your mark from day one. The company is building teams from the ground up and we are hiring motivated professionals for multiple finance functions.

If you're passionate about process improvement, want to be part of a transition project, and are excited by the idea of helping bring financial operations to Hungary-without the need to travel abroad-this is your moment to get involved.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established European group, with its headquarters located in the EU. They are known for their strong focus on financial and economic operations across multiple countries.

The Budapest center will become a key hub for the company's regional finance activities. You'll be joining an ambitious, people-focused organization that offers real opportunities to grow and develop within an international environment.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Accounting Team Leader to manage daily operations and guide a growing accounting team. You will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of core accounting tasks, coordination with multiple stakeholders, and supporting continuous improvement within the function. This is a key leadership role in a dynamic, international finance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting tasks
• Fill in reporting templates and post journal entries
• Perform reconciliations and financial analyses
• Oversee accounting for multiple entities and source systems
• Execute key financial controls and ensure data accuracy
• Review work of accountants and maintain intercompany balances
• Coordinate deliverables and reports to HQ
• Support tax preparation and compliance activities

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• 7+ years of experience in accounting operations
• Experience managing teams of 10+ people
• Strong knowledge of IFRS
• Fluent in English
• Stakeholder-focused, results-driven, and quick to adapt
• Comfortable working in international setups

What We Offer

• Annual bonus aligned with performance
• Flexible cafeteria benefit package
• Travel allowance to support your daily commute
• Private health insurance for your well-being
• Long-term, stable career opportunity
• Hybrid work model with 3 days home office per week

Take advantage of our fast recruitment process: get hired now, complete your notice period over the summer, and be ready to start fresh in September in an inspiring new environment. This is your chance to be part of a once-in-a-career setup!