Accounting Specialist

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Accounting Specialist.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the role

We currently have a vacancy for an Accounting Specialist to join our team at Trieste.

We are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist with a strong background in accounts payable management and solid, specific expertise in VAT.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic finance team - comprising the Finance Manager and five colleagues - and will take full ownership of the accounts payable cycle, ensuring independent management and strict compliance with tax regulations.

Key duties:

Receiving, registering and checking supplier invoices (domestic, EU and non-EU)

Verifying the correct application of VAT rates and tax obligations (e.g. reverse charge, split payment)

Managing of VAT registers

Preparing monthly/quarterly VAT returns ((LIPE) and assisting with the completion of tax returns

Reconciling supplier accounts

Supporting external consultant for Yearly VAT declaration

Preparing INTRASTAT and Esterometro (report data on cross-border transactions)

Managing Intent letters

About you

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated professional with a solid educational background - ideally holding a bachelor’s degree in a related field - and 3 to 5 years of experience as an Accounting Specialist within an international environment.

The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation and mediation skills, combined with a deep understanding of Italian accounting regulations.

Proficiency in MS Office tools and Accounting Information Systems is essential, as is fluency in English.

Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be considered a strong advantage, while knowledge of free port areas would be a valuable plus.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

You will join a dynamic and engaging workplace, playing a key role within a growing international company.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of professional teams, enhancing both your expertise and your network.

The role is full-time (38 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with a degree of flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance.

At DFDS, employee well-being is at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding environment through a comprehensive benefits package.

This includes access to the Welfare platform, a wide range of local corporate discounts across Trieste, and dedicated agreements with Trieste Campus.

In addition, our partnership with a digital clinic provides you with five complimentary sessions with a psychologist, nutritionist, or career coach, along with exclusive discounts for your family members.

We also support flexibility through smart working arrangements, agreed with your manager, in line with company policies and your assigned responsibilities, and encourage an active and social lifestyle through initiatives like the DFDS SST Run Team.

Your growth matters to us. At DFDS, we believe development happens primarily through hands-on experience, supported by targeted training opportunities designed to help you succeed and thrive in your role.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.