Chartered Accountant and TAX-Lawyer

Overview Job Title: Chartered Accountant and TAX Lawyer for Latvia Company: M365Connect Role Duration: Long-term project (min 12-24 months) We are a fast-growing European startup specializing in Microsoft solutions. Our team is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and building a strong brand presence across digital platforms. We're looking for motivated individuals eager to learn and grow with us Are you a Chartered Accountant with a passion for meticulous financial management, including tax law expertise? M365Connect, your specialized IT consulting partner for Microsoft talents, is on the hunt for an exceptional, detail-oriented Accountant for a long-term engagement of several years In this role, you will be the linchpin of our financial activities, responsible for a wide array of duties ranging from daily bookkeeping to acting as a tax lawyer. If you're eager to leverage your chartered accounting skills in a dynamic environment, explore the details of this exciting opportunity below: Responsibilities: - Manage Documents and Files in SharePoint File Directory. Create and maintain descriptions for each file - Handle day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. - Prepare and analyse financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. - Conduct thorough research on financial regulations, tax laws, and industry trends to ensure compliance and informed decision-making. - Act as the sole point of contact for all financial activities, including tax-related matters. - Manage Communication between Company Stakeholders (Owners) and financial institutions (EDS/SRS/UR.GOV.LV) in Latvia - Prepare legal documents ready to sign for Stakeholders - Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for management. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making. - Maintain organized and easily accessible financial records for audits or internal reviews. - Manage QuickBooks efficiently to streamline accounting processes. - Identify and implement areas for process improvement. - Communicate effectively with clients, team members, and management, providing clear financial updates and advice. Ideal Candidate: - You have an understanding of taxation, particularly in line with EU standards. - Chartered Accountant with experience in handling all accounting and tax preparation tasks, including acting as a tax lawyer. - Proficient in researching, including using search engines and AI tools like ChatGPT for gathering information. - Skilled in managing accounts payable and receivable and reconciling bank statements. - Detailed knowledge of and compliance with tax regulations. - Ability to identify and implement improvements in financial processes and procedures. - Excellent communication skills. - Organized and detail-oriented. Application Requirements: - Submit a proposal detailing your experience and your approach to the project. - Provide links to past completed projects showcasing your expertise in accounting and tax preparation. - Specify your availability and hourly rate for this long-term project. Join M365Connect and bring your Chartered Accountant expertise to our team. We look forward to hearing from you Screening Questions: Are you being chartered accountant? If yes, please provide on which level and which discipline you are a chartered accountant? Are you QuickBooks certified? If yes, please provide a proof of your QuickBooks certification Do you have experience with companies from the European union? If yes, describe which country and what was your responsibilities and your daily tasks in there in detail? Let's pretend I have a Latvian company, and I do buy something from Germany which includes VAT. How can I declare this VAT to the Latvian government to receive back the paid VAT in Germany? Try to be as detailed as possible while describing this process.