Accountant

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We’re the world’s leading AI‑native marketing data and analytics business and an indispensable brand partner to the world’s top companies. We help clients understand what has happened and why, and how to shape the marketing strategies that shape their future.

Why this job is important

As an Accountant at Kantar, you will be part of a dynamic and coordinated Finance function delivering operational Finance specialist services. You will work closely with internal and external partners to ensure processes are performed in accordance with performance and quality standards. Your role will be crucial in assisting with closing and reporting, adhering to statutory requirements, and maintaining strong professional relationships across the business.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist in the maintenance, processing, and production of month/year-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and associated underlying schedules.
• Support the preparation and review of period close entries, and general ledger accounts reconciliation and analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial statements in Kantar’s consolidation tool.
• Coordinate month‑end and quarter‑end reporting schedules.
• Maintain close relationships with customer/3rd‑party delivery partner teams to ensure responsiveness to their needs and support escalation and resolution of any performance issues.

The skills & experience needed as

• Proven experience as an accountant.
• Experience in producing year‑end accounts and preparation for audit.
• Proficient English speaker, accurately able to read and write English and communicate efficiently.
• Ability to work in a changing and flexible organization.
• Willingness to work flexibly across geographic time zones during peak periods such as period end.

What’s in it for you

• Flexible hybrid working.
• Up to 25 days off, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering.
• Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost, education related and more.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Market Research, Marketing Services, and Business Consulting and Services

Location: Vila do Conde, Porto, Portugal